PKZ
Pakse
Laos
6,222 km
3,866 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,222 km
3,866 mi / 3,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PKZ RUH
Airport Name Pakse International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code PKZ RUH
ICAO Code VLPS OERK
City Pakse Riyadh
Country Laos Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Vientiane Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 351 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 15.130000, 105.780000 24.960000, 46.700000

Pakse (PKZ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) in Pakse, Laos to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,222 kilometers (3,866 miles / 3,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Laos with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:54 in Pakse, it's 05:54 in Riyadh. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,698 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Pakse International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Pakse (PKZ) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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