Luang Phabang International Airport
Luang Prabang · LaosICAO VLLB
Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) is an airport serving Luang Prabang, Laos, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 19° 53' 50.3" N, 102° 9' 39.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 955 feet (291 meters) above sea level. With 7 direct destinations served by 6 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Vientiane (GMT+7).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from LPQ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKK | Bangkok, Thailand | 438 mi | 1h 20m | short-haul | 180 kg | View |
| HAN | Hanoi, Vietnam | 253 mi | 0h 59m | short-haul | 104 kg | View |
| REP | Siem-reap, Cambodia | 459 mi | 1h 22m | short-haul | 188 kg | View |
| VTE | Vientiane, Laos | 134 mi | 0h 45m | short-haul | 55 kg | View |
| CNX | Chiang Mai, Thailand | 223 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 92 kg | View |
| JHG | Jinghonggasa, China | 169 mi | 0h 49m | short-haul | 69 kg | View |
| PKZ | Pakse, Laos | 405 mi | 1h 16m | short-haul | 167 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at LPQ
6 active airlines serving Luang Phabang International 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 Phabang International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oudomsay Airport | ODY | Muang Xay | Laos | 89 km |
| Xieng Khouang Airport | XKH | Phon Savan | Laos | 116 km |
| Luang Namtha Airport | LXG | Luang Namtha | Laos | 143 km |
| Ban Huoeisay Airport | HOE | Huay Xai | Laos | 185 km |
| Wattay International Airport | VTE | Vientiane | Laos | 216 km |
| Chiang Rai International Airport | CEI | Chiang Rai | Thailand | 239 km |
| Dien Bien Phu Airport | DIN | Dienbienphu | Vietnam | 188 km |
| Nan Airport | NNT | Nan | Thailand | 188 km |
Other Airports in Laos
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 19° 53' 50.3" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 102° 9' 39.6" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 19.897301
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 102.161003
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Vientiane
- UTC Offset
- GMT+7
- Current Local Time
- 11:28 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 955 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 291 m
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