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LXG to ARA: distance & flight time
Luang Namtha (Luang Namtha Airport) → Louisiana (Acadiana Regional Airport)
8,804 mi
14,168 km · 7,650 nm
17h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,804 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 44m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LXG — Luang Namtha Airport · Luang Namtha, Laos
- ARA — Acadiana Regional Airport · Louisiana, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near ARA
- LFT · Lafayette Regional Airport13 mi away
- BTR · Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport56 mi away
- LCH · Lake Charles Regional Airport80 mi away
- ESF · Esler Regional Airport97 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LXG from ARA?
The flight distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Louisiana (ARA) is 8,804 miles (14,168 km, 7,650 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LXG to ARA?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 44m 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 LXG to ARA?
Nonstop service on LXG–ARA 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 17h 44m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Luang Namtha and Louisiana?
Louisiana is 13 hours behind Luang Namtha.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LXG to ARA?
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