Distance From Wattay International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, VTE - SEA Distance

The distance from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 7130 miles or 11475 kilometers or 6192 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 Seattle ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vientiane and Seattle takes around 16 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport, Vientiane, Laos to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, United States is 16 hours 23 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 - SEA

Kilometers		11475 km
Statute Miles		7130 miles
Nautical Miles		6192 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 23 minutes

Wattay International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport Flight Route Map - VTE to SEA Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • VTE - SEA

Time difference between Vientiane (Laos) and Seattle (United States) is 13 Hours.
Seattle time is 13 Hours behind Vientiane.

Location	Local Time
Vientiane (Laos)	2026-06-20, 10:43:18 +07
Seattle (United States)	2026-06-19, 21:43:18 MDT

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

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA / KSEA) Seattle, United States