MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,307 km
9,511 miles
PKZ
Pakse
Laos
Distance
15,307 km
9,511 mi / 8,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX PKZ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Pakse International Airport
IATA Code MEX PKZ
ICAO Code MMMX VLPS
City Mexico City Pakse
Country Mexico Laos
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 7,316 ft 351 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 15.130000, 105.780000

Mexico City (MEX) to Pakse (PKZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Pakse International Airport (PKZ) in Pakse, Laos is 15,307 kilometers (9,511 miles / 8,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Mexico with Laos. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:52 in Mexico City, it's 12:52 in Pakse. With a 13-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 6,965 feet between the two airports. Pakse International Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Pakse (PKZ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 36° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Pakse International Airport (PKZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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