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LXG to ZAH: distance & flight time
Luang Namtha (Luang Namtha Airport) → Zahedan (Zahedan International Airport)
2,585 mi
4,160 km · 2,246 nm
5h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3.5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,585 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 32m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LXG — Luang Namtha Airport · Luang Namtha, Laos
- ZAH — Zahedan International Airport · Zahedan, Iran
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 ZAH
- ACZ · Zabol Airport118 mi away
- ZAJ · Zaranj Airport118 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LXG from ZAH?
The flight distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Zahedan (ZAH) is 2,585 miles (4,160 km, 2,246 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LXG to ZAH?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 32m 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 ZAH?
Nonstop service on LXG–ZAH 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 5h 32m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Luang Namtha and Zahedan?
Zahedan is 3.5 hours behind Luang Namtha.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LXG to ZAH?
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Why are some LXG to ZAH fares phone-only?
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