Distance From Luang Namtha Airport to Bauerfield International Airport, LXG - VLI Distance

The distance from Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 5259 miles or 8464 kilometers or 4567 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Luang Namtha ( Laos ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Luang Namtha and Port Vila takes around 12 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Luang Namtha Airport, Luang Namtha, Laos to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 12 hours 5 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LXG - VLI

Kilometers		8464 km
Statute Miles		5259 miles
Nautical Miles		4567 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 5 minutes

Luang Namtha Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - LXG to VLI Flight Path

Location of Luang Namtha Airport & Bauerfield International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Luang Namtha to Port Vila nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Luang Namtha, Laos and Port Vila, Vanuatu. .

Nonstop flight route between Luang Namtha, Laos and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LXG - VLI

Time difference between Luang Namtha (Laos) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 4 Hours.
Port Vila time is 4 Hours ahead of Luang Namtha.

Location	Local Time
Luang Namtha (Laos)	2026-11-10, 03:30:41 +07
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-11-10, 07:30:41 +11

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Luang Namtha Airport (LXG / VLLN) Luang Namtha, Laos

Destination

Bauerfield International Airport (VLI / NVVV) Port Vila, Vanuatu