Yangon to Vientiane flights
Vientiane lies 696 km (432 mi) east of Yangon, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 39 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Yangon | Vientiane | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar | Laos |
| Population | 4.5 million | 840,940 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) | UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane) |
| Nearest large airport | RGN, 12 km out | VTE, 4 km out |
Clocks in Vientiane are 30 min ahead of Yangon right now, so a 1 h 39 min journey lands 2 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Vientiane
Crossing from Myanmar into Laos: money changes from the Kyat to the Kip (LAK); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko, Type E; the dialling code becomes +856; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876.
Airports at each end
Leaving Yangon
Yangon is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yangon International Airport (RGN), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,200-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Vientiane
Vientiane is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Wattay International Airport (VTE), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Udon Thani International Airport (UTH, 68 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wattay International Airport | VTE | 4 km (2 mi) | 9,843 ft | 564 ft |
| Udon Thani International Airport | UTH | 68 km (42 mi) | 10,000 ft | 579 ft |
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Staying in Vientiane
Our booking partner lists 298 places to stay in Vientiane. Of the 256 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (138), and 19 are five-star. Across 102 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 38,161 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Vientiane from Yangon?
696 km (432 mi) in a straight line, east of Yangon.
How long does it take to get from Yangon to Vientiane by air?
About 1 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yangon and Vientiane?
Vientiane is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Vientiane against Asia/Yangon).
Which airports are used for Yangon to Vientiane flights?
Typically Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE); Vientiane also has UTH.
What currency do I need in Vientiane?
The Kip (LAK).
Where can I stay in Vientiane?
Our booking partner lists 298 places to stay in Vientiane, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.