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HOE to MKC: distance & flight time
Huay Xai (Ban Huoeisay Airport) → Kansas City (Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport)
8,220 mi
13,229 km · 7,143 nm
16h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,220 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 35m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HOE — Ban Huoeisay Airport · Huay Xai, Laos
- MKC — Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport · Kansas City, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near HOE
- THL · Tachileik Airport36 mi away
- CEI · Chiang Rai International Airport42 mi away
- MOG · Mong Hsat Airport79 mi away
- LXG · Luang Namtha Airport79 mi away
Near MKC
- MCI · Kansas City International Airport14 mi away
- OJC · Johnson County Executive Airport21 mi away
- FLV · Sherman Army Air Field24 mi away
- JCI · New Century Aircenter Airport26 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HOE from MKC?
The flight distance from Huay Xai (HOE) to Kansas City (MKC) is 8,220 miles (13,229 km, 7,143 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOE to MKC?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 35m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from HOE to MKC?
Nonstop service on HOE–MKC depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 16h 35m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Huay Xai and Kansas City?
Kansas City is 12 hours behind Huay Xai.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HOE to MKC?
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Why are some HOE to MKC fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain HOE–MKC tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.