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ODY to NEL: distance & flight time
Muang Xay (Oudomsay Airport) → Lakehurst (Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport)
8,235 mi
13,253 km · 7,156 nm
16h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,235 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 37m 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
- ODY — Oudomsay Airport · Muang Xay, Laos
- NEL — Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport · Lakehurst, United States
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 NEL
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport47 mi away
- PHL · Philadelphia International Airport48 mi away
- JFK · John F Kennedy International Airport52 mi away
- WRI · Mc Guire Air Force Base13 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ODY from NEL?
The flight distance from Muang Xay (ODY) to Lakehurst (NEL) is 8,235 miles (13,253 km, 7,156 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ODY to NEL?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 37m 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 NEL?
Nonstop service on ODY–NEL 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 37m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Muang Xay and Lakehurst?
Lakehurst is 12 hours behind Muang Xay.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ODY to NEL?
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Why are some ODY to NEL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ODY–NEL 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.