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LXG to UGN: distance & flight time
Luang Namtha (Luang Namtha Airport) → Chicago (Waukegan National Airport)
8,017 mi
12,903 km · 6,967 nm
16h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,017 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 11m 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
- UGN — Waukegan National Airport · Chicago, 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 UGN
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport31 mi away
- ENW · Kenosha Regional Airport12 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport21 mi away
- RAC · John H Batten Airport24 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LXG from UGN?
The flight distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Chicago (UGN) is 8,017 miles (12,903 km, 6,967 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LXG to UGN?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 11m 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 UGN?
Nonstop service on LXG–UGN 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 16h 11m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Luang Namtha and Chicago?
Chicago is 12 hours behind Luang Namtha.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LXG to UGN?
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Why are some LXG to UGN fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LXG–UGN 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.