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Cheap flights from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai

223 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai at a glance

223 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~20 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Chiang Mai (CNX) cover 223 miles (358 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 1 airline flying direct — a short-haul regional route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.

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Flying from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai covers 223 miles (359 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 1 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 5th most competitive of 7 routes from Luang Prabang. This is a short-haul regional route typically served by direct flights.

Route
LPQ (0 mi)CNX (223 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 223 miles. Direct carriers include QV.

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Airlines on this route

1 airlines fly Luang Prabang → Chiang Mai. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
QVDirect
Baggage on Luang Prabang → Chiang Mai: on this route, QV typically includes a carry-on, while some carriers charge for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai — quick answers

How far is Luang Prabang from Chiang Mai by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Chiang Mai (CNX) is 223 miles (358 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai?

The average nonstop flight time from LPQ to CNX is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai?

1 airlines serve this route nonstop: QV. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Luang Prabang → Chiang Mai

Route type
short-haul regional
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~20 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
1/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Chiang Mai — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
1 airline fly direct — rank 5 of 7 routes from Luang Prabang
Airline network
QV: 7 destinations from LPQ
Alternative origin airports
AET (Sayaboury, 54 mi); ODY (Oudomxay, 58 mi); DIN (Dien Bien, 117 mi)
Alternative destination airports
HYY (Chiang Rai, 101 mi); TMU (Tachilek, 131 mi); LOI (Loikaw, 132 mi)
Nearby destinations
Chiang Rai, Thailand (101 mi); Tachilek, Myanmar (131 mi); Loikaw, Myanmar (132 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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