Distance from Luang Prabang to Pakxan
230km
1 h 2 min✈ by plane
3 h 50 min🚗 by car
4 h 59 min🚌 by bus
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Luang Prabang0 mLuang Prabang, historically known as Xieng Thong, and alternatively spelled Luang Phabang or Louangphabang, is the capital of Luang Prabang Province in north-central Laos. Its name, meaning “Royal Buddha Image,” deriv…
Pakxan0 mPakxan (; is a district and town in Bolikhamsai Province, Laos.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Luang Prabang to Pakxan?
It is 230 km in a straight line from Luang Prabang to Pakxan. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Luang Prabang to Pakxan?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 2 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Luang Prabang to Pakxan?
Around 3 h 50 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.