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Flights between Chiang Mai (CNX) and Luang Prabang (LPQ)

Chiang Mai International Airport, Thailand ↔ Luang Phabang International Airport, Laos

A direct route between Chiang Mai and Luang Prabang appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

QV
Distance
358 km
222 miles
Est. flight time
57m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
None
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Thailand

Jan
32°
37/27
10mm
Feb
33°
38/28
20mm
Mar
34°
39/29
30mm
Apr
35°
40/30
60mm
May
34°
39/29
180mm
Jun
33°
38/28
200mm
Jul
32°
37/27
200mm
Aug
32°
37/27
250mm
Sep
32°
37/27
300mm
Oct
31°
36/26
200mm
Nov
31°
36/26
50mm
Dec
31°
36/26
10mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Laos

Jan
28°
33/23
10mm
Feb
30°
35/25
15mm
Mar
33°
38/28
30mm
Apr
34°
39/29
90mm
May
32°
37/27
240mm
Jun
32°
37/27
280mm
Jul
31°
36/26
290mm
Aug
31°
36/26
320mm
Sep
31°
36/26
220mm
Oct
30°
35/25
80mm
Nov
29°
34/24
15mm
Dec
27°
32/22
10mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Thailand: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗Laos: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Chiang Mai from Luang Prabang?

Chiang Mai (CNX) and Luang Prabang (LPQ) are around 358 km (222 miles) apart — an estimated 57m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the CNX–LPQ route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include QV. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and Luang Prabang?

Both airports keep the same time — no time difference.

When is it warmest in Laos?

Across Laos, the warmest month on average is April, with mean temperatures around 34°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Thailand and Laos?

The UK FCDO currently rates Thailand as Caution — some areas; The UK FCDO rates Laos as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.