Luang Namtha Airport
Luang Namtha · LaosICAO VLLN
Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) is an airport serving Luang Namtha, Laos, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 20° 58' 1.2" N, 101° 24' 0.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,968 feet (600 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Vientiane (GMT+7).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from LXG
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VTE | Vientiane, Laos | 218 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 90 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at LXG
1 active airline serving Luang Namtha Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Luang Namtha Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oudomsay Airport | ODY | Muang Xay | Laos | 69 km |
| Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport | JHG | Jinghonggasa | China | 130 km |
| Ban Huoeisay Airport | HOE | Huay Xai | Laos | 127 km |
| Luang Phabang International Airport | LPQ | Luang Prabang | Laos | 143 km |
| Tachileik Airport | THL | Tachilek | Burma | 162 km |
| Dien Bien Phu Airport | DIN | Dienbienphu | Vietnam | 174 km |
| Kengtung Airport | KET | Kengtung | Burma | 187 km |
| Pu'er Simao Airport | SYM | Simao | China | 207 km |
Other Airports in Laos
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 20° 58' 1.2" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 101° 24' 0.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 20.966999
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 101.400002
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Vientiane
- UTC Offset
- GMT+7
- Current Local Time
- 12:35 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 1,968 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 600 m
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