# Distance from Sofia (SOF) to Vientiane (VTE)

> 7,790 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,790 km / 4,841 mi / 4,206 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 84° (east)
- **Return heading**: 310° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Bulgaria) → Laos
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +4h (When it's 09:06 in Sofia, it's 13:06 in Vientiane)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,178 ft (VTE is lower than SOF)

## Airports

### [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBSF
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 42.700000, 23.410000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

### [Wattay International Airport (VTE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vte-vientiane-wattay-international-airport/1ef266df-f2a3-615c-93de-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Vientiane, Laos
- ICAO: VLVT
- Timezone: Asia/Vientiane
- Coordinates: 17.990000, 102.560000
- Elevation: 564 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 09:06 in Sofia, it's 13:06 in Vientiane.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Sofia Airport (SOF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sof-sofia-sofia-airport/1ef266df-436b-611c-bff1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wattay International Airport (VTE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vte-vientiane-wattay-international-airport/1ef266df-f2a3-615c-93de-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)