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LXG to BIF: distance & flight time
Luang Namtha (Luang Namtha Airport) → El Paso (Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss))
8,351 mi
13,439 km · 7,257 nm
16h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,351 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 50m gate to gate, flying northeast. 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
- BIF — Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) · El Paso, 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 BIF
- ELP · El Paso International Airport3 mi away
- CJS · Abraham González International Airport15 mi away
- WSD · Condron Army Air Field34 mi away
- LRU · Las Cruces International Airport44 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LXG from BIF?
The flight distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to El Paso (BIF) is 8,351 miles (13,439 km, 7,257 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LXG to BIF?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 50m 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 BIF?
Nonstop service on LXG–BIF 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 50m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Luang Namtha and El Paso?
El Paso is 13 hours behind Luang Namtha.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LXG to BIF?
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Why are some LXG to BIF fares phone-only?
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