# Distance from Ladysmith (LAY) to Vienna (VIE)

> 8,628 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,628 km / 5,361 mi / 4,659 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 351° (north)
- **Return heading**: 168° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (South Africa) → Austria
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Europe
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 08:02 in Ladysmith, it's 08:02 in Vienna)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,948 ft (VIE is lower than LAY)

## Airports

### [Ladysmith Airport (LAY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lay-ladysmith-ladysmith-airport/1ef266de-d308-6d20-80ce-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ladysmith, South Africa
- ICAO: FALY
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -28.580000, 29.750000
- Elevation: 3,548 ft

### [Vienna International Airport (VIE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vie-vienna-vienna-international-airport/1ef266df-5531-6356-9bbd-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Vienna, Austria
- ICAO: LOWW
- Timezone: Europe/Vienna
- Coordinates: 48.110000, 16.570000
- Elevation: 600 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Ladysmith Airport (LAY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lay-ladysmith-ladysmith-airport/1ef266de-d308-6d20-80ce-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vienna International Airport (VIE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vie-vienna-vienna-international-airport/1ef266df-5531-6356-9bbd-06bb2780ed98)
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