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XKH to SKD: distance & flight time
Phon Savan (Xieng Khouang Airport) → Samarkand (Samarkand Airport)
2,558 mi
4,117 km · 2,223 nm
5h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,558 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 29m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- XKH — Xieng Khouang Airport · Phon Savan, Laos
- SKD — Samarkand Airport · Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near XKH
- LPQ · Luang Phabang International Airport72 mi away
- NEU · Sam Neua Airport89 mi away
- ZBY · Sayaboury Airport96 mi away
- VTE · Wattay International Airport108 mi away
Near SKD
- KSQ · Karshi Khanabad Airport83 mi away
- NVI · Navoi Airport100 mi away
- DYU · Dushanbe Airport127 mi away
- BHK · Bukhara Airport133 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is XKH from SKD?
The flight distance from Phon Savan (XKH) to Samarkand (SKD) is 2,558 miles (4,117 km, 2,223 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from XKH to SKD?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 29m 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 XKH to SKD?
Nonstop service on XKH–SKD 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 29m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Phon Savan and Samarkand?
Samarkand is 2 hours behind Phon Savan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from XKH to SKD?
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Why are some XKH to SKD fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain XKH–SKD 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.