ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
6,937 km
4,310 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
6,937 km
4,310 mi / 3,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD VTE
Airport Name Bole International Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code ADD VTE
ICAO Code HAAB VLVT
City Addis Ababa Vientiane
Country Ethiopia Laos
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 7,630 ft 564 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 17.990000, 102.560000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 6,937 kilometers (4,310 miles / 3,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Laos. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:17 in Addis Ababa, it's 08:17 in Vientiane. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,066 feet between the two airports. Wattay International Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Vientiane (VTE) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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