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ZJI to LPQ: distance & flight time
Locarno (Locarno Airport) → Luang Prabang (Luang Phabang International Airport)
5,388 mi
8,671 km · 4,682 nm
11h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
5,388 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 2m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZJI — Locarno Airport · Locarno, Switzerland
- 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 ZJI
- LUG · Lugano Airport11 mi away
- MXP · Malpensa International Airport37 mi away
- BGY · Il Caravaggio International Airport52 mi away
- LIN · Milano Linate Airport53 mi away
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 ZJI from LPQ?
The flight distance from Locarno (ZJI) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 5,388 miles (8,671 km, 4,682 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZJI to LPQ?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 2m 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 ZJI to LPQ?
Nonstop service on ZJI–LPQ 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 11h 2m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Locarno and Luang Prabang?
Luang Prabang is 5 hours ahead of Locarno.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZJI to LPQ?
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