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NKX to LPQ: distance & flight time
Miramar (Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field) → Luang Prabang (Luang Phabang International Airport)
7,962 mi
12,814 km · 6,919 nm
16h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,962 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 5m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NKX — Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field · Miramar, United States
- LPQ — Luang Phabang International Airport · Luang Prabang, Laos
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near NKX
- SAN · San Diego International Airport10 mi away
- SEE · Gillespie Field10 mi away
- NZY · North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field12 mi away
- CLD · Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport20 mi away
Near LPQ
- ZBY · Sayaboury Airport54 mi away
- ODY · Oudomsay Airport55 mi away
- XKH · Xieng Khouang Airport72 mi away
- LXG · Luang Namtha Airport89 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is NKX from LPQ?
The flight distance from Miramar (NKX) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 7,962 miles (12,814 km, 6,919 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NKX to LPQ?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 5m 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 NKX to LPQ?
Nonstop service on NKX–LPQ 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 5m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Miramar and Luang Prabang?
Luang Prabang is 14 hours ahead of Miramar.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NKX to LPQ?
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Why are some NKX to LPQ fares phone-only?
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