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LXG to MCY: distance & flight time
Luang Namtha (Luang Namtha Airport) → Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport)
4,772 mi
7,680 km · 4,147 nm
9h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,772 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 49m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LXG — Luang Namtha Airport · Luang Namtha, Laos
- MCY — Sunshine Coast Airport · Maroochydore, Australia
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 MCY
- CUD · Caloundra Airport14 mi away
- BNE · Brisbane International Airport54 mi away
- ACF · Brisbane Archerfield Airport67 mi away
- KGY · Kingaroy Airport77 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LXG from MCY?
The flight distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 4,772 miles (7,680 km, 4,147 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LXG to MCY?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 49m 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 MCY?
Nonstop service on LXG–MCY 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 49m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Luang Namtha and Maroochydore?
Maroochydore is 3 hours ahead of Luang Namtha.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LXG to MCY?
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Why are some LXG to MCY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LXG–MCY tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.