Distance From Wattay International Airport to Richmond International Airport, VTE - RIC Distance

The distance from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 8603 miles or 13844 kilometers or 7471 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 Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vientiane and Richmond takes around 19 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport, Vientiane, Laos to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 19 hours 46 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 - RIC

Kilometers		13844 km
Statute Miles		8603 miles
Nautical Miles		7471 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 46 minutes

Wattay International Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - VTE to RIC Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • VTE - RIC

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

Location	Local Time
Vientiane (Laos)	2026-05-03, 20:17:19 +07
Richmond (United States)	2026-05-03, 09:17:19 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

Richmond International Airport (RIC / KRIC) Richmond, United States