BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,536 km
5,926 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
9,536 km
5,926 mi / 5,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
70°
east northeast

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BCN VTE
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code BCN VTE
ICAO Code LEBL VLVT
City Barcelona Vientiane
Country Spain Laos
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 12 ft 564 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 17.990000, 102.560000

Barcelona (BCN) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 9,536 kilometers (5,926 miles / 5,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:47 in Barcelona, it's 03:47 in Vientiane. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Vientiane (VTE) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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