PKZ
Pakse
Laos
12,680 km
7,879 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
12,680 km
7,879 mi / 6,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PKZ SLC
Airport Name Pakse International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code PKZ SLC
ICAO Code VLPS KSLC
City Pakse Salt Lake City
Country Laos United States
Timezone Asia/Vientiane America/Denver
Elevation 351 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 15.130000, 105.780000 40.790000, -111.980000

Pakse (PKZ) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) in Pakse, Laos to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 12,680 kilometers (7,879 miles / 6,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:21 in Pakse, it's 21:21 in Salt Lake City. With a 14-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 3,880 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Pakse International Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Pakse (PKZ) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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