PEK
Beijing
China
2,801 km
1,740 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
2,801 km
1,740 mi / 1,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

PEK VTE
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code PEK VTE
ICAO Code ZBAA VLVT
City Beijing Vientiane
Country China Laos
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 116 ft 564 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 17.990000, 102.560000

Beijing (PEK) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 2,801 kilometers (1,740 miles / 1,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 04:08 in Beijing, it's 03:08 in Vientiane.

The return flight from Vientiane (VTE) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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