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LXG to SSC: distance & flight time
Luang Namtha (Luang Namtha Airport) → Sumter (Shaw Air Force Base)
8,639 mi
13,903 km · 7,507 nm
17h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,639 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 24m 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
- SSC — Shaw Air Force Base · Sumter, 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 SSC
- MMT · Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base19 mi away
- CDN · Woodward Field22 mi away
- CUB · Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport30 mi away
- HVS · Hartsville Regional Airport36 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LXG from SSC?
The flight distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Sumter (SSC) is 8,639 miles (13,903 km, 7,507 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LXG to SSC?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 24m 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 SSC?
Nonstop service on LXG–SSC 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 24m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Luang Namtha and Sumter?
Sumter is 12 hours behind Luang Namtha.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LXG to SSC?
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