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LXG to SGN: distance & flight time
Luang Namtha (Luang Namtha Airport) → Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
783 mi
1,260 km · 680 nm
2h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
Same time
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
783 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 10m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Both airports share the same local time, so schedules read exactly as flown.
The two airports
- LXG — Luang Namtha Airport · Luang Namtha, Laos
- SGN — Tan Son Nhat International Airport · Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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 SGN
- VCA · Can Tho International Airport82 mi away
- VKG · Rach Gia Airport119 mi away
- KTI · Kratie Airport122 mi away
- PNH · Phnom Penh International Airport132 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LXG from SGN?
The flight distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is 783 miles (1,260 km, 680 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LXG to SGN?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 10m 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 SGN?
Nonstop service on LXG–SGN 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 2h 10m nonstop estimate.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LXG to SGN?
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Why are some LXG to SGN fares phone-only?
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