PVG
Shanghai
China
2,298 km
1,428 miles
THK
Thakhek
Laos
Distance
2,298 km
1,428 mi / 1,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
232°
southwest

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PVG THK
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Thakhek Airport
IATA Code PVG THK
ICAO Code ZSPD VLTK
City Shanghai Thakhek
Country China Laos
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 13 ft 449 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 17.400000, 104.800000

Shanghai (PVG) to Thakhek (THK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Thakhek Airport (THK) in Thakhek, Laos is 2,298 kilometers (1,428 miles / 1,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:49 in Shanghai, it's 22:49 in Thakhek.

The return flight from Thakhek (THK) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 45° (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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Thakhek Airport (THK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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