LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
10,522 km
6,538 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
10,522 km
6,538 mi / 5,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
62°
east northeast

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LIS VTE
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code LIS VTE
ICAO Code LPPT VLVT
City Lisbon Vientiane
Country Portugal Laos
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 374 ft 564 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 17.990000, 102.560000

Lisbon (LIS) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 10,522 kilometers (6,538 miles / 5,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Portugal 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 11:19 in Lisbon, it's 18:19 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 Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 313° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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