Distance From Wattay International Airport to Ndjili International Airport, VTE - FIH Distance

The distance from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Ndjili International Airport (FIH) is 6123 miles or 9854 kilometers or 5318 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 Kinshasa ( Democratic Republic of the Congo )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vientiane and Kinshasa takes around 14 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport, Vientiane, Laos to Ndjili International Airport, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo is 14 hours 4 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 - FIH

Kilometers		9854 km
Statute Miles		6123 miles
Nautical Miles		5318 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 4 minutes

Wattay International Airport to Ndjili International Airport Flight Route Map - VTE to FIH Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Vientiane, Laos and Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. .

Nonstop flight route between Vientiane, Laos and Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VTE - FIH

Time difference between Vientiane (Laos) and Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 6 Hours.
Kinshasa time is 6 Hours behind Vientiane.

Location	Local Time
Vientiane (Laos)	2026-11-09, 11:23:05 +07
Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-11-09, 05:23:05 WAT

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

Ndjili International Airport (FIH / FZAA) Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo