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Pakse International Airport (PKZ)
Pakse International Airport is an international airport serving Pakse (Champasak Province), Laos. Its IATA code is PKZ and its ICAO code is VLPS. It has one runway, 2,400 m long.
- IATAPKZ
- ICAOVLPS
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- PKZ
- ICAO code
- VLPS
- City
- Pakse
- Region / province
- Champasak Province
- Country / territory
- Laos
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 15.1340° N, 105.7799° E
- Elevation
- 107 m (351 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Vientiane (UTC+07:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,400 m (7,874 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 2,400 m7,874 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
278 km
Direct flight: ≈ 50 min
Hanoi (HAN)
677 km
Direct flight: ≈ 1 h 20 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
489 km
Direct flight: ≈ 1 h 5 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Tower TWR | 118.500 MHz |
Air freight to and from Pakse International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Pakse through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Laos
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wattay International Airport | VTE | 467 km |
| Luang Phabang International Airport | LPQ | 654 km |
| Bokeo International Airport | BOR | 828 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Pakse International Airport?
The IATA code of Pakse International Airport is PKZ and its ICAO code is VLPS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Pakse International Airport located?
Pakse International Airport is in Pakse, Champasak Province, Laos, at coordinates 15.1340° N, 105.7799° E and an elevation of 107 m (351 ft).
How far is Pakse International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Pakse International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 489 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 677 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 278 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 1 h 5 min.
How long is the runway at Pakse International Airport?
The longest runway at Pakse International Airport is 2,400 m (7,874 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Pakse International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Pakse International Airport (PKZ) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.