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LXG to JOT: distance & flight time
Luang Namtha (Luang Namtha Airport) → Joliet (Joliet Regional Airport)
8,076 mi
12,997 km · 7,018 nm
16h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,076 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 18m 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
- LXG — Luang Namtha Airport · Luang Namtha, Laos
- JOT — Joliet Regional Airport · Joliet, 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 JOT
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport35 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport7 mi away
- DPA · Dupage Airport27 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport29 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LXG from JOT?
The flight distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Joliet (JOT) is 8,076 miles (12,997 km, 7,018 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LXG to JOT?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 18m 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 JOT?
Nonstop service on LXG–JOT 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 18m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Luang Namtha and Joliet?
Joliet is 12 hours behind Luang Namtha.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LXG to JOT?
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