Distance From Wattay International Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport, VTE - RDU Distance

The distance from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 8714 miles or 14024 kilometers or 7567 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 Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vientiane and Raleigh/Durham takes around 20 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport, Vientiane, Laos to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 20 hours 2 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 - RDU

Kilometers		14024 km
Statute Miles		8714 miles
Nautical Miles		7567 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 2 minutes

Wattay International Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport Flight Route Map - VTE to RDU Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Vientiane, Laos and Raleigh/Durham, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VTE - RDU

Time difference between Vientiane (Laos) and Raleigh/Durham (United States) is 11 Hours.
Raleigh/Durham time is 11 Hours behind Vientiane.

Location	Local Time
Vientiane (Laos)	2026-08-09, 07:58:32 +07
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2026-08-08, 20:58:32 EDT

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

Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU / KRDU) Raleigh/Durham, United States