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VTE to UKB: distance & flight time
Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) → Kobe (Kobe Airport)
2,311 mi
3,720 km · 2,008 nm
5h
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,311 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VTE — Wattay International Airport · Vientiane, Laos
- UKB — Kobe Airport · Kobe, Japan
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 UKB
- KIX · Kansai International Airport14 mi away
- ITM · Osaka International Airport16 mi away
- TKS · Tokushima Airport/JMSDF Air Base49 mi away
- TJH · Tajima Airport66 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VTE from UKB?
The flight distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Kobe (UKB) is 2,311 miles (3,720 km, 2,008 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VTE to UKB?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 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 VTE to UKB?
Nonstop service on VTE–UKB 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 5h nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Kobe?
Kobe is 2 hours ahead of Vientiane.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VTE to UKB?
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Why are some VTE to UKB fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VTE–UKB 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.