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LHR to VTE: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Vientiane (Wattay International Airport)
5,790 mi
9,318 km · 5,031 nm
11h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
5,790 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 49m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- 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 LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 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 LHR from VTE?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Vientiane (VTE) is 5,790 miles (9,318 km, 5,031 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to VTE?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 49m 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 London and Vientiane?
Vientiane is 6 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to VTE?
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