Distance From Luang Phabang International Airport to King Shaka International Airport, LPQ - DUR Distance

The distance from Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 5832 miles or 9386 kilometers or 5065 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 Phabang ( Laos ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Luang Phabang and Durban takes around 13 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Luang Phabang International Airport, Luang Phabang, Laos to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 13 hours 24 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 • LPQ - DUR

Kilometers		9386 km
Statute Miles		5832 miles
Nautical Miles		5065 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 24 minutes

Luang Phabang International Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - LPQ to DUR Flight Path

Location of Luang Phabang International Airport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Luang Phabang to Durban nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Luang Phabang, Laos and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LPQ - DUR

Time difference between Luang Phabang (Laos) and Durban (South Africa) is 5 Hours.
Durban time is 5 Hours behind Luang Phabang.

Location	Local Time
Luang Phabang (Laos)	2026-06-22, 06:23:29 +07
Durban (South Africa)	2026-06-22, 01:23:29 SAST

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 Phabang International Airport (LPQ / VLLB) Luang Phabang, Laos

Destination

King Shaka International Airport (DUR / FALE) Durban, South Africa