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SEM to ODY: distance & flight time
Selma (Craig Field) → Muang Xay (Oudomsay Airport)
8,725 mi
14,042 km · 7,582 nm
17h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,725 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 34m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SEM — Craig Field · Selma, United States
- ODY — Oudomsay Airport · Muang Xay, Laos
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SEM
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is SEM from ODY?
The flight distance from Selma (SEM) to Muang Xay (ODY) is 8,725 miles (14,042 km, 7,582 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SEM to ODY?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 34m 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 Selma and Muang Xay?
Muang Xay is 12 hours ahead of Selma.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SEM to ODY?
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