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ODY to HEA: distance & flight time
Muang Xay (Oudomsay Airport) → Herat (Herat Airport)
2,591 mi
4,171 km · 2,252 nm
5h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,591 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 33m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ODY — Oudomsay Airport · Muang Xay, Laos
- HEA — Herat Airport · Herat, Afghanistan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ODY
- LXG · Luang Namtha Airport43 mi away
- LPQ · Luang Phabang International Airport55 mi away
- PCQ · Boun Neau Airport67 mi away
- DIN · Dien Bien Phu Airport82 mi away
Near HEA
- OAH · Shindand Airport57 mi away
- FAH · Farah Airport127 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ODY from HEA?
The flight distance from Muang Xay (ODY) to Herat (HEA) is 2,591 miles (4,171 km, 2,252 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ODY to HEA?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 33m 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 ODY to HEA?
Nonstop service on ODY–HEA 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 33m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Muang Xay and Herat?
Herat is 2.5 hours behind Muang Xay.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ODY to HEA?
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Why are some ODY to HEA fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ODY–HEA 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.