Distance From Wattay International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport, VTE - DWC Distance

The distance from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is 3071 miles or 4942 kilometers or 2667 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Vientiane ( Laos ) to Jebel Ali ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vientiane and Jebel Ali takes around 7 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport, Vientiane, Laos to Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates is 7 hours 3 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • VTE - DWC

Kilometers		4942 km
Statute Miles		3071 miles
Nautical Miles		2667 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 3 minutes

Wattay International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport Flight Route Map - VTE to DWC Flight Path

Location of Wattay International Airport & Al Maktoum International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Vientiane to Jebel Ali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Vientiane, Laos and Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates. .

Nonstop flight route between Vientiane, Laos and Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VTE - DWC

Time difference between Vientiane (Laos) and Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates) is 3 Hours.
Jebel Ali time is 3 Hours behind Vientiane.

Location	Local Time
Vientiane (Laos)	2025-12-05, 16:36:53 +07
Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates)	2025-12-05, 13:36:53 +04

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Wattay International Airport (VTE / VLVT) Vientiane, Laos

Destination

Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC / OMDW) Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates