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LXG to RDU: distance & flight time
Luang Namtha (Luang Namtha Airport) → Raleigh-durham (Raleigh Durham International Airport)
8,509 mi
13,694 km · 7,394 nm
17h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,509 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 9m 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
- RDU — Raleigh Durham International Airport · Raleigh-durham, 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 RDU
- POB · Pope Field50 mi away
- RWI · Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport50 mi away
- FBG · Simmons Army Air Field52 mi away
- SOP · Moore County Airport56 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LXG from RDU?
The flight distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Raleigh-durham (RDU) is 8,509 miles (13,694 km, 7,394 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LXG to RDU?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 9m 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 RDU?
Nonstop service on LXG–RDU 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 9m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Luang Namtha and Raleigh-durham?
Raleigh-durham is 12 hours behind Luang Namtha.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LXG to RDU?
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