CTU
Chengdu
China
1,407 km
874 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
1,407 km
874 mi / 760 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
186°
south

Airport Comparison

CTU VTE
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code CTU VTE
ICAO Code ZUUU VLVT
City Chengdu Vientiane
Country China Laos
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 1,625 ft 564 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 17.990000, 102.560000

Chengdu (CTU) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 1,407 kilometers (874 miles / 760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting China with Laos. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:08 in Chengdu, it's 09:08 in Vientiane.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,061 feet between the two airports. Wattay International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Vientiane (VTE) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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