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LXG to WOL: distance & flight time
Luang Namtha (Luang Namtha Airport) → Wollongong (Wollongong Airport)
5,022 mi
8,083 km · 4,364 nm
10h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,022 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 19m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LXG — Luang Namtha Airport · Luang Namtha, Laos
- WOL — Wollongong Airport · Wollongong, Australia
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 WOL
- SYD · Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport48 mi away
- NOA · Nowra Airport30 mi away
- CDU · Camden Airport36 mi away
- BWU · Sydney Bankstown Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LXG from WOL?
The flight distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Wollongong (WOL) is 5,022 miles (8,083 km, 4,364 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LXG to WOL?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 19m 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 WOL?
Nonstop service on LXG–WOL 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 10h 19m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Luang Namtha and Wollongong?
Wollongong is 3 hours ahead of Luang Namtha.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LXG to WOL?
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