MEL
Melbourne
Australia
7,149 km
4,442 miles
PKZ
Pakse
Laos
Distance
7,149 km
4,442 mi / 3,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
318°
northwest

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MEL PKZ
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Pakse International Airport
IATA Code MEL PKZ
ICAO Code YMML VLPS
City Melbourne Pakse
Country Australia Laos
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 434 ft 351 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 15.130000, 105.780000

Melbourne (MEL) to Pakse (PKZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Pakse International Airport (PKZ) in Pakse, Laos is 7,149 kilometers (4,442 miles / 3,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Laos. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:48 in Melbourne, it's 11:48 in Pakse. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pakse (PKZ) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 146° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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