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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Luang Prabang

There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Luang Prabang. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Hanoi, about 4h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 54m
KULLPQDMK

Kuala Lumpur to Luang Prabang at a glance

Fastest journey4h 54mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Hanoi

Best ways to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Luang Prabang

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
KUL Bangkok (DMK) LPQ
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Thai AirAsia, AirAsia · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia
One airline, one ticket ~4h 54m
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KUL Hanoi (HAN) LPQ
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, VietJet Air · Leg 2: Lao Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 38m
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KUL Vientiane (VTE) LPQ
Leg 1: AirAsia · Leg 2: Lao Air, Lao Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 53m
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KUL Chiang Mai (CNX) LPQ
Leg 1: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Lao Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 12m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,864 km1,158 miles
Journey time
4h 54mestimate
Time difference
-1hLuang Prabang vs Kuala Lumpur
Currency in Luang Prabang
USD
Airports
KUL, SZB → LPQ

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Luang Prabang: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Luang Prabang?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Hanoi and Vientiane. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Luang Prabang?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,864 km.
Where do you change planes between Kuala Lumpur and Luang Prabang?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (DMK), Hanoi (HAN), Vientiane (VTE) and Chiang Mai (CNX). Batik Air Malaysia flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kuala Lumpur and Luang Prabang?
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB). Luang Prabang: Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ).
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Luang Prabang?
Luang Prabang is 1 hour behind Kuala Lumpur.

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