Wattay International Airport
Vientiane · LaosICAO VLVT
Wattay International Airport (VTE) is an airport serving Vientiane, Laos, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 17° 59' 17.9" N, 102° 33' 46.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 564 feet (172 meters) above sea level. With 17 direct destinations served by 8 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Vientiane (GMT+7).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from VTE
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKK | Bangkok, Thailand | 320 mi | 1h 6m | short-haul | 131 kg | View |
| HAN | Hanoi, Vietnam | 307 mi | 1h 5m | short-haul | 126 kg | View |
| ICN | Seoul, South Korea | 1,974 mi | 4h 24m | medium-haul | 496 kg | View |
| KMG | Kunming, China | 490 mi | 1h 26m | short-haul | 201 kg | View |
| LPQ | Luang Prabang, Laos | 134 mi | 0h 45m | short-haul | 55 kg | View |
| PNH | Phnom-penh, Cambodia | 468 mi | 1h 23m | short-haul | 192 kg | View |
| CAN | Guangzhou, China | 788 mi | 1h 60m | short-haul | 323 kg | View |
| HOE | Huay Xai, Laos | 209 mi | 0h 54m | short-haul | 86 kg | View |
| KUL | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 1,049 mi | 2h 39m | medium-haul | 263 kg | View |
| LXG | Luang Namtha, Laos | 218 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 90 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at VTE
8 active airlines serving Wattay International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Wattay International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Udon Thani Airport | UTH | Udon Thani | Thailand | 71 km |
| Loei Airport | LOE | Loei | Thailand | 108 km |
| Khon Kaen Airport | KKC | Khon Kaen | Thailand | 170 km |
| Xieng Khouang Airport | XKH | Phon Savan | Laos | 174 km |
| Luang Phabang International Airport | LPQ | Luang Prabang | Laos | 216 km |
| Sakon Nakhon Airport | SNO | Sakon Nakhon | Thailand | 187 km |
| Phrae Airport | PRH | Phrae | Thailand | 254 km |
| Nan Airport | NNT | Nan | Thailand | 209 km |
Other Airports in Laos
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 17° 59' 17.9" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 102° 33' 46.8" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 17.988300
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 102.563004
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Vientiane
- UTC Offset
- GMT+7
- Current Local Time
- 12:31 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 564 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 172 m
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