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Flights from Shanghai to Luang Prabang

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Luang Prabang. The easiest way is one stop via Hanoi or Kunming, about 5h 25m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 25m
SHALPQHAN

Shanghai to Luang Prabang at a glance

Fastest journey5h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hanoi or Kunming

Best ways to fly from Shanghai 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
SHA Hanoi (HAN) LPQ
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Lao Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 25m
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2
SHA Kunming (KMG) LPQ
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Lucky Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air
One airline, one ticket ~5h 38m
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3
SHA Vientiane (VTE) LPQ
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Lao Airlines · Leg 2: Lao Air, Lao Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 48m
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SHA Bangkok (DMK) LPQ
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia
One airline, one ticket ~6h 58m
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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
2,305 km1,431 miles
Journey time
5h 25mestimate
Time difference
-1hLuang Prabang vs Shanghai
Currency in Luang Prabang
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → LPQ

Flights from Shanghai to Luang Prabang: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Luang Prabang?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hanoi, Kunming 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 Shanghai to Luang Prabang?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,305 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Luang Prabang?
The best connecting points are Hanoi (HAN), Kunming (KMG), Vientiane (VTE) and Bangkok (DMK). Air China flies both legs via Hanoi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Luang Prabang?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Luang Prabang: Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Luang Prabang?
Luang Prabang is 1 hour behind Shanghai.

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