PKZ
Pakse
Laos
9,304 km
5,781 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
9,304 km
5,781 mi / 5,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PKZ ZRH
Airport Name Pakse International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code PKZ ZRH
ICAO Code VLPS LSZH
City Pakse Zurich
Country Laos Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Vientiane Europe/Zurich
Elevation 351 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 15.130000, 105.780000 47.460000, 8.550000

Pakse (PKZ) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) in Pakse, Laos to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,304 kilometers (5,781 miles / 5,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:33 in Pakse, it's 18:33 in Zurich. With a 6-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 1,065 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Pakse International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Pakse (PKZ) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Pakse International Airport (PKZ) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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