LAX
Los Angeles
United States
12,775 km
7,938 miles
ZVK
Savannakhet Airport
Laos
Distance
12,775 km
7,938 mi / 6,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
314°
northwest

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LAX ZVK
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Savannakhet Airport
IATA Code LAX ZVK
ICAO Code KLAX VLSK
City Los Angeles N/A
Country United States Laos
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 128 ft 509 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 16.560000, 104.760000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) in Savannakhet Airport, Laos is 12,775 kilometers (7,938 miles / 6,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 United States with Laos. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:40 in Los Angeles, it's 13:40 in Savannakhet Airport. With a 15-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 Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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