FCO
Rome
Italy
8,712 km
5,413 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
8,712 km
5,413 mi / 4,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Rome
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FCO VTE
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code FCO VTE
ICAO Code LIRF VLVT
City Rome Vientiane
Country Italy Laos
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 15 ft 564 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 17.990000, 102.560000

Rome (FCO) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 8,712 kilometers (5,413 miles / 4,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Italy 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 03:22 in Rome, it's 09:22 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 Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 310° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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