Distance From Wattay International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, VTE - PHX Distance

The distance from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 8216 miles or 13222 kilometers or 7135 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 Phoenix ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vientiane and Phoenix takes around 18 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport, Vientiane, Laos to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, United States is 18 hours 53 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 - PHX

Kilometers		13222 km
Statute Miles		8216 miles
Nautical Miles		7135 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 53 minutes

Wattay International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Flight Route Map - VTE to PHX Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Vientiane, Laos and Phoenix, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Vientiane, Laos and Phoenix, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VTE - PHX

Time difference between Vientiane (Laos) and Phoenix (United States) is 14 Hours.
Phoenix time is 14 Hours behind Vientiane.

Location	Local Time
Vientiane (Laos)	2025-12-17, 01:25:47 +07
Phoenix (United States)	2025-12-16, 11:25:47 MST

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

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX / KPHX) Phoenix, United States