ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
11,951 km
7,426 miles
PKZ
Pakse
Laos
Distance
11,951 km
7,426 mi / 6,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
72°
east northeast

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ABJ PKZ
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Pakse International Airport
IATA Code ABJ PKZ
ICAO Code DIAP VLPS
City Abidjan Pakse
Country Ivory Coast Laos
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 21 ft 351 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 15.130000, 105.780000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Pakse (PKZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Pakse International Airport (PKZ) in Pakse, Laos is 11,951 kilometers (7,426 miles / 6,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Laos. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:25 in Abidjan, it's 16:25 in Pakse. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Pakse (PKZ) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Pakse International Airport (PKZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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