Distance From Wattay International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, VTE - RUH Distance

The distance from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 3601 miles or 5794 kilometers or 3127 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 Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vientiane and Riyadh takes around 8 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport, Vientiane, Laos to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 8 hours 16 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 - RUH

Kilometers		5794 km
Statute Miles		3601 miles
Nautical Miles		3127 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 16 minutes

Wattay International Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - VTE to RUH Flight Path

Location of Wattay International Airport & King Khaled International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Vientiane to Riyadh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Vientiane, Laos and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between Vientiane, Laos and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VTE - RUH

Time difference between Vientiane (Laos) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 4 Hours.
Riyadh time is 4 Hours behind Vientiane.

Location	Local Time
Vientiane (Laos)	2026-09-24, 09:56:25 +07
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-09-24, 05:56:25 +03

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

King Khaled International Airport (RUH / OERK) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia