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ZJI to PKZ: distance & flight time
Locarno (Locarno Airport) → Pakse (Pakse International Airport)
5,790 mi
9,319 km · 5,032 nm
11h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
5,790 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 49m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZJI — Locarno Airport · Locarno, Switzerland
- PKZ — Pakse International Airport · Pakse, Laos
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZJI
- LUG · Lugano Airport11 mi away
- MXP · Malpensa International Airport37 mi away
- BGY · Il Caravaggio International Airport52 mi away
- LIN · Milano Linate Airport53 mi away
Near PKZ
- VNA · Saravane Airport58 mi away
- UBP · Ubon Ratchathani Airport61 mi away
- AOU · Attopeu Airport73 mi away
- TNX · Stung Treng Airport112 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZJI from PKZ?
The flight distance from Locarno (ZJI) to Pakse (PKZ) is 5,790 miles (9,319 km, 5,032 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZJI to PKZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 49m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from ZJI to PKZ?
Nonstop service on ZJI–PKZ depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 11h 49m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Locarno and Pakse?
Pakse is 5 hours ahead of Locarno.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZJI to PKZ?
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