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IWJ to LXG: distance & flight time
Iwami (Iwami Airport) → Luang Namtha (Luang Namtha Airport)
2,073 mi
3,336 km · 1,801 nm
4h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,073 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 32m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IWJ — Iwami Airport · Iwami, Japan
- LXG — Luang Namtha Airport · Luang Namtha, Laos
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IWJ
- HIW · Hiroshimanishi Airport41 mi away
- IWK · Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station45 mi away
- UBJ · Yamaguchi Ube Airport59 mi away
- HIJ · Hiroshima Airport66 mi away
Near LXG
- ODY · Oudomsay Airport43 mi away
- PCQ · Boun Neau Airport57 mi away
- HOE · Ban Huoeisay Airport79 mi away
- JHG · Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IWJ from LXG?
The flight distance from Iwami (IWJ) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 2,073 miles (3,336 km, 1,801 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IWJ to LXG?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 32m 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 IWJ to LXG?
Nonstop service on IWJ–LXG 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 4h 32m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Iwami and Luang Namtha?
Luang Namtha is 2 hours behind Iwami.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IWJ to LXG?
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