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DWH to VTE: distance & flight time
Houston (David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport) → Vientiane (Wattay International Airport)
8,905 mi
14,331 km · 7,738 nm
17h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,905 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 56m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DWH — David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport · Houston, United States
- VTE — Wattay International Airport · Vientiane, Laos
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DWH
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport14 mi away
- IWS · West Houston Airport18 mi away
- CXO · Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport22 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark24 mi away
Near VTE
- UTH · Udon Thani Airport44 mi away
- LOE · Loei Airport67 mi away
- ZBY · Sayaboury Airport103 mi away
- KKC · Khon Kaen Airport106 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DWH from VTE?
The flight distance from Houston (DWH) to Vientiane (VTE) is 8,905 miles (14,331 km, 7,738 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DWH to VTE?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 56m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from DWH to VTE?
Nonstop service on DWH–VTE depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 17h 56m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Houston and Vientiane?
Vientiane is 12 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DWH to VTE?
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Why are some DWH to VTE fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain DWH–VTE tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.