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LAU to XKH: distance & flight time
Lamu (Manda Airstrip) → Phon Savan (Xieng Khouang Airport)
4,478 mi
7,206 km · 3,891 nm
9h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,478 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 15m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LAU — Manda Airstrip · Lamu, Kenya
- XKH — Xieng Khouang Airport · Phon Savan, Laos
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LAU
- HOA · Hola Airport81 mi away
- MYD · Malindi Airport88 mi away
Near XKH
- LPQ · Luang Phabang International Airport72 mi away
- NEU · Sam Neua Airport89 mi away
- ZBY · Sayaboury Airport96 mi away
- VTE · Wattay International Airport108 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LAU from XKH?
The flight distance from Lamu (LAU) to Phon Savan (XKH) is 4,478 miles (7,206 km, 3,891 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LAU to XKH?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 15m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Lamu and Phon Savan?
Phon Savan is 4 hours ahead of Lamu.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LAU to XKH?
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