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FCO to VTE: distance & flight time
Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) → Vientiane (Wattay International Airport)
5,414 mi
8,713 km · 4,705 nm
11h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
5,414 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 5m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
- 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 FCO
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 FCO from VTE?
The flight distance from Rome (FCO) to Vientiane (VTE) is 5,414 miles (8,713 km, 4,705 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FCO to VTE?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 5m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Rome and Vientiane?
Vientiane is 5 hours ahead of Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FCO to VTE?
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