VTE
Vientiane
Laos
8,838 km
5,491 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,838 km
5,491 mi / 4,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

VTE ZRH
Airport Name Wattay International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code VTE ZRH
ICAO Code VLVT LSZH
City Vientiane Zurich
Country Laos Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Vientiane Europe/Zurich
Elevation 564 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 17.990000, 102.560000 47.460000, 8.550000

Vientiane (VTE) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,838 kilometers (5,491 miles / 4,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Laos with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:20 in Vientiane, it's 06:20 in Zurich. With a 6-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 Zurich (ZRH) to Vientiane (VTE) follows a heading of 75° (east 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 Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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