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Nearest Airport to Vientiane: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Vientiane is Wattay International Airport (VTE), about 4.1 km (3 mi) away.
Closest airport
VTE
Wattay International Airport
4.1 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car
Airports near Vientiane
- 1 VTE 4.1 km3 mi · ~5 min
- 2 UTH 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
- 3 LOE 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 58 min
- 4 KKC 168 km104 mi · ~3 h 00 min
- 5 XKH 175 km109 mi · ~3 h 08 min
- 6 SNO 182 km113 mi · ~3 h 15 min
- 7 PHY 207 km129 mi · ~3 h 42 min
- 8 NNT 213 km133 mi · ~3 h 49 min
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Luang Phabang International AirportLPQ 220 km137 mi · ~3 h 56 minLuang Phabang, Laos · International
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- 10 KOP 226 km140 mi · ~4 h 02 min
Udon Thani, Thailand · InternationalSmall airfields nearby
- Khoksa Airfield35 km
- Ban Kernlaos42 km
- Udorn Air Base68 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Vientiane; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Vientiane?
The nearest airport to Vientiane is Wattay International Airport (VTE), about 4.1 km (3 mi) away.
Which international airport is closest to Vientiane?
Wattay International Airport (VTE) is 4.1 km from Vientiane in a straight line — roughly 5 min by car.
What other airports are near Vientiane?
Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) — 68 km, Loei Airport (LOE) — 110 km and Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) — 168 km.
How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Wattay International Airport?
About 5 min by car for the 4.1 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.