RIX
Riga
Latvia
7,651 km
4,754 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
7,651 km
4,754 mi / 4,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Riga
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

RIX VTE
Airport Name Riga International Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code RIX VTE
ICAO Code EVRA VLVT
City Riga Vientiane
Country Latvia Laos
Timezone Europe/Riga Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 36 ft 564 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 17.990000, 102.560000

Riga (RIX) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 7,651 kilometers (4,754 miles / 4,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Latvia 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 12:24 in Riga, it's 17:24 in Vientiane. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vientiane (VTE) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 325° (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 Riga International Airport (RIX) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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