Distance From Wattay International Airport to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport, VTE - BUD Distance

The distance from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) is 5002 miles or 8050 kilometers or 4344 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 Budapest ( Hungary )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vientiane and Budapest takes around 11 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport, Vientiane, Laos to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport, Budapest, Hungary is 11 hours 30 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 - BUD

Kilometers		8050 km
Statute Miles		5002 miles
Nautical Miles		4344 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 30 minutes

Wattay International Airport to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport Flight Route Map - VTE to BUD Flight Path

Location of Wattay International Airport & Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Vientiane to Budapest nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Vientiane, Laos and Budapest, Hungary. .

Nonstop flight route between Vientiane, Laos and Budapest, Hungary.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VTE - BUD

Time difference between Vientiane (Laos) and Budapest (Hungary) is 6 Hours.
Budapest time is 6 Hours behind Vientiane.

Location	Local Time
Vientiane (Laos)	2026-01-29, 12:50:45 +07
Budapest (Hungary)	2026-01-29, 06:50:45 CET

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

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD / LHBP) Budapest, Hungary