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SAN to LPQ: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Luang Prabang (Luang Phabang International Airport)
7,968 mi
12,823 km · 6,924 nm
16h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,968 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
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, 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 SAN
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 SAN from LPQ?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 7,968 miles (12,823 km, 6,924 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN 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.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Luang Prabang?
Luang Prabang is 14 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to LPQ?
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