LHR
London
United Kingdom
9,317 km
5,789 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
9,317 km
5,789 mi / 5,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/London
Heading
69°
east northeast

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LHR VTE
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code LHR VTE
ICAO Code EGLL VLVT
City London Vientiane
Country United Kingdom Laos
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 83 ft 564 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 17.990000, 102.560000

London (LHR) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 9,317 kilometers (5,789 miles / 5,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 United Kingdom 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 23:34 in London, it's 06:34 in Vientiane. With a 7-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 London (LHR) follows a heading of 322° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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