PKZ
Pakse
Laos
18,286 km
11,363 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
18,286 km
11,363 mi / 9,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PKZ UIO
Airport Name Pakse International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code PKZ UIO
ICAO Code VLPS SEQM
City Pakse Quito
Country Laos Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Vientiane America/Guayaquil
Elevation 351 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 15.130000, 105.780000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Pakse (PKZ) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) in Pakse, Laos to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 18,286 kilometers (11,363 miles / 9,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:05 in Pakse, it's 13:05 in Quito. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,849 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Pakse International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Pakse (PKZ) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). 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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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