Flights to Vientiane
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,843 ft, VTE handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 564 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Vientiane
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vientiane to Chongqing | China | 1,350 km (839 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Vientiane to Chengdu | China | 1,420 km (882 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Vientiane to Guangzhou | China | 1,247 km (775 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Vientiane to Shenzhen | China | 1,300 km (808 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 905 km (562 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Vientiane to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1,418 km (881 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Vientiane to Dongguan | China | 1,289 km (801 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Vientiane to Foshan | China | 1,232 km (766 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Vientiane to Hanoi | Vietnam | 481 km (299 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Vientiane to Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 1,300 km (807 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Vientiane to Nanning | China | 803 km (499 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Vientiane to Kunming | China | 786 km (489 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Vientiane to Bangkok | Thailand | 519 km (323 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Vientiane to Guiyang | China | 1,047 km (651 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Vientiane to Yangon | Myanmar | 696 km (432 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Vientiane to Bao'an | China | 1,282 km (797 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Vientiane to Chattogram | Bangladesh | 1,224 km (761 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Vientiane to Zhongshan | China | 1,233 km (766 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Vientiane to Haikou | China | 846 km (526 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Vientiane to Huizhou | China | 1,356 km (843 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Vientiane to Gazipur | Bangladesh | 1,430 km (889 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Vientiane to Haiphong | Vietnam | 536 km (333 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Vientiane to Shanghai | China | 2,403 km (1,493 mi) | about 3 h 50 min |
| Vientiane to Lagos | Nigeria | 10,752 km (6,681 mi) | about 14 h 32 min |
| Vientiane to Wuhan | China | 1,832 km (1,138 mi) | about 3 h 6 min |
| Vientiane to Lahore | Pakistan | 3,214 km (1,997 mi) | about 4 h 52 min |
| Vientiane to Mumbai | India | 3,132 km (1,946 mi) | about 4 h 46 min |
| Vientiane to Mexico City | Mexico | 15,228 km (9,462 mi) | about 20 h 16 min |
| Vientiane to Hangzhou | China | 2,243 km (1,394 mi) | about 3 h 38 min |
| Vientiane to Karachi | Pakistan | 3,752 km (2,331 mi) | about 5 h 34 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Vientiane?
Wattay International Airport (VTE) is the closest large airport at 4 km (2 mi). The others, UTH, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is VTE from Vientiane city centre?
4 km (2 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Vientiane on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.