BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,014 km
5,601 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
9,014 km
5,601 mi / 4,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
72°
east northeast

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BRU VTE
Airport Name Brussels Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code BRU VTE
ICAO Code EBBR VLVT
City Brussels Vientiane
Country Belgium Laos
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 184 ft 564 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 17.990000, 102.560000

Brussels (BRU) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 9,014 kilometers (5,601 miles / 4,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Belgium 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 04:07 in Brussels, it's 10:07 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 Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 321° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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