Distance from Luang Prabang to Savannakhet
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 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…
Savannakhet, officially named Kaysone Phomvihane since 2005, and previously known as Khanthaboury, is a city in western Laos. It is the capital of Savannakhet Province. With a population of 125,760 (2018), it is the s…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Luang Prabang to Savannakhet?
It is 461 km in a straight line from Luang Prabang to Savannakhet. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Luang Prabang to Savannakhet?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 19 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Luang Prabang to Savannakhet?
Around 7 h 41 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.