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VTE to XTG: distance & flight time
Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) → Thargomindah (Thargomindah Airport)
4,207 mi
6,770 km · 3,656 nm
8h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,207 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 43m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VTE — Wattay International Airport · Vientiane, Laos
- XTG — Thargomindah Airport · Thargomindah, Australia
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 XTG
- ULP · Quilpie Airport99 mi away
- CMA · Cunnamulla Airport111 mi away
- BBL · Ballera Airport129 mi away
- TYB · Tibooburra Airport147 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VTE from XTG?
The flight distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Thargomindah (XTG) is 4,207 miles (6,770 km, 3,656 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VTE to XTG?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 43m 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 XTG?
Nonstop service on VTE–XTG 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 8h 43m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Thargomindah?
Thargomindah is 3 hours ahead of Vientiane.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VTE to XTG?
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Why are some VTE to XTG fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VTE–XTG 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.