Distance From Wattay International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, VTE - FRA Distance

The distance from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is 5445 miles or 8763 kilometers or 4729 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 Frankfurt am Main ( Germany )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vientiane and Frankfurt am Main takes around 12 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport, Vientiane, Laos to Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main, Germany is 12 hours 31 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 - FRA

Kilometers		8763 km
Statute Miles		5445 miles
Nautical Miles		4729 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 31 minutes

Wattay International Airport to Frankfurt Airport Flight Route Map - VTE to FRA Flight Path

Location of Wattay International Airport & Frankfurt Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Vientiane to Frankfurt am Main nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Vientiane, Laos and Frankfurt am Main, Germany. .

Nonstop flight route between Vientiane, Laos and Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VTE - FRA

Time difference between Vientiane (Laos) and Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 6 Hours.
Frankfurt am Main time is 6 Hours behind Vientiane.

Location	Local Time
Vientiane (Laos)	2026-01-29, 12:45:04 +07
Frankfurt am Main (Germany)	2026-01-29, 06:45:04 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

Frankfurt Airport (FRA / EDDF) Frankfurt am Main, Germany