CTU
Chengdu
China
1,728 km
1,074 miles
PKZ
Pakse
Laos
Distance
1,728 km
1,074 mi / 933 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
173°
south

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CTU PKZ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Pakse International Airport
IATA Code CTU PKZ
ICAO Code ZUUU VLPS
City Chengdu Pakse
Country China Laos
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 1,625 ft 351 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 15.130000, 105.780000

Chengdu (CTU) to Pakse (PKZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Pakse International Airport (PKZ) in Pakse, Laos is 1,728 kilometers (1,074 miles / 933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 09:49 in Chengdu, it's 08:49 in Pakse.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,274 feet between the two airports. Pakse International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Pakse (PKZ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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