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LXG to KIV: distance & flight time
Luang Namtha (Luang Namtha Airport) → Chisinau (Chişinău International Airport)
4,355 mi
7,009 km · 3,785 nm
9h
estimated nonstop flight time
-4h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,355 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LXG — Luang Namtha Airport · Luang Namtha, Laos
- KIV — Chişinău International Airport · Chisinau, Moldova
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 KIV
- IAS · Iaşi Airport64 mi away
- BZY · Bălți International Airport83 mi away
- ODS · Odessa International Airport90 mi away
- BCM · Bacău Airport100 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LXG from KIV?
The flight distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Chisinau (KIV) is 4,355 miles (7,009 km, 3,785 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LXG to KIV?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 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 KIV?
Nonstop service on LXG–KIV 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 9h nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Luang Namtha and Chisinau?
Chisinau is 4 hours behind Luang Namtha.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LXG to KIV?
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