Luang Phabang to Chiang Mai (LPQ–CNX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Luang Phabang to Chiang Mai
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 223 mi 0h 50m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

LPQ–CNX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lao Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 223 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LPQ–CNX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QV Lao Airlines Also: PG 4 ATR 0h50 – – PG
Aircraft on this route
ATR Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-600 – QV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: QV (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LPQ to CNX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LPQ to CNX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
97
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chiang Mai from Luang Phabang

Nearby airports with service to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Metric LPQ→CNX UTH→CNX
Distance from LPQ – 179 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 4 3
Flight time 0h 50m 1h 5m
Udon Thani (UTH) to Chiang Mai flights
Airports within 200 miles of LPQ with service to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chiang Mai is 0 hours the same as Luang Phabang.
LPQ: +07 · CNX: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Luang Phabang, it's 6:00 PM in Chiang Mai.
Distance & Flight Time
223 mi / 359 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m.
Facts

LPQ–CNX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Luang Phabang to Chiang Mai route.
Route details
Distance223 mi / 359 km
Flight time0h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: LPQ
Full nameLuang Phabang International Airport
IATA / ICAOLPQ / VLLB
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Elevation955 ft / 291 m
Destination: CNX
Full nameChiang Mai International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNX / VTCC
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation1,036 ft / 316 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LPQ to CNX flights.
Nonstop flights from Luang Phabang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport take approximately 0h 50m. The route covers 223 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Lao Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from LPQ to CNX. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DMK, BKK, HAN and KMG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CNX to LPQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include UTH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LPQ to CNX

Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) are connected by nonstop service from Lao Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LPQ to CNX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LPQ to CNX ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 223 miles (359 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via DMK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Udon Thani (UTH).