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UAS to LXG: distance & flight time
Samburu South (Buffalo Spring) → Luang Namtha (Luang Namtha Airport)
4,526 mi
7,284 km · 3,933 nm
9h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,526 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 20m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- UAS — Buffalo Spring · Samburu South, Kenya
- LXG — Luang Namtha Airport · Luang Namtha, Laos
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near UAS
- JJM · Mulika Lodge Airport52 mi away
- NYK · Nanyuki Airport53 mi away
- NYE · Nyeri Airport73 mi away
- NBO · Jomo Kenyatta International Airport135 mi away
Near LXG
- ODY · Oudomsay Airport43 mi away
- PCQ · Boun Neau Airport57 mi away
- HOE · Ban Huoeisay Airport79 mi away
- JHG · Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is UAS from LXG?
The flight distance from Samburu South (UAS) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 4,526 miles (7,284 km, 3,933 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from UAS to LXG?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 20m 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 UAS to LXG?
Nonstop service on UAS–LXG 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 9h 20m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Samburu South and Luang Namtha?
Luang Namtha is 4 hours ahead of Samburu South.
What is the cheapest way to fly from UAS to LXG?
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Why are some UAS to LXG fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain UAS–LXG 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.