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VTE to DHF: distance & flight time
Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
3,110 mi
5,005 km · 2,703 nm
6h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
3,110 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 34m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VTE — Wattay International Airport · Vientiane, Laos
- DHF — Al Dhafra Air Base · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near VTE
- UTH · Udon Thani Airport44 mi away
- LOE · Loei Airport67 mi away
- ZBY · Sayaboury Airport103 mi away
- KKC · Khon Kaen Airport106 mi away
Near DHF
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport14 mi away
- AZI · Bateen Airport14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport86 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VTE from DHF?
The flight distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 3,110 miles (5,005 km, 2,703 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VTE to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 34m 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 Vientiane and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 3 hours behind Vientiane.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VTE to DHF?
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