CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,957 km
1,838 miles
PKZ
Pakse
Laos
Distance
2,957 km
1,838 mi / 1,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB PKZ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Pakse International Airport
IATA Code CMB PKZ
ICAO Code VCBI VLPS
City Colombo Pakse
Country Sri Lanka Laos
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 30 ft 351 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 15.130000, 105.780000

Colombo (CMB) to Pakse (PKZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Pakse International Airport (PKZ) in Pakse, Laos is 2,957 kilometers (1,838 miles / 1,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Sri Lanka with Laos. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:49 in Colombo, it's 11:19 in Pakse.

The return flight from Pakse (PKZ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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