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LXG to RYN: distance & flight time
Luang Namtha (Luang Namtha Airport) → Royan (Royan-Médis Airport)
5,759 mi
9,268 km · 5,004 nm
11h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,759 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 45m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LXG — Luang Namtha Airport · Luang Namtha, Laos
- RYN — Royan-Médis Airport · Royan, France
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 RYN
- RCO · Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport18 mi away
- CNG · Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base32 mi away
- LRH · La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport40 mi away
- NIT · Niort-Souché Airport55 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LXG from RYN?
The flight distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Royan (RYN) is 5,759 miles (9,268 km, 5,004 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LXG to RYN?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 45m 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 RYN?
Nonstop service on LXG–RYN 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 11h 45m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Luang Namtha and Royan?
Royan is 5 hours behind Luang Namtha.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LXG to RYN?
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Why are some LXG to RYN fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LXG–RYN 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.