PKZ
Pakse
Laos
13,793 km
8,570 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
13,793 km
8,570 mi / 7,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PKZ STL
Airport Name Pakse International Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code PKZ STL
ICAO Code VLPS KSTL
City Pakse St Louis
Country Laos United States
Timezone Asia/Vientiane America/Chicago
Elevation 351 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 15.130000, 105.780000 38.750000, -90.370000

Pakse (PKZ) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) in Pakse, Laos to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 13,793 kilometers (8,570 miles / 7,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 17:41 in Pakse, it's 04:41 in St Louis. 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.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Pakse (PKZ) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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