Distance From Wattay International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, VTE - SYD Distance

The distance from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 4807 miles or 7735 kilometers or 4174 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 Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vientiane and Sydney takes around 11 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport, Vientiane, Laos to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 11 hours 3 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 - SYD

Kilometers		7735 km
Statute Miles		4807 miles
Nautical Miles		4174 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 3 minutes

Wattay International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - VTE to SYD Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Vientiane, Laos and Sydney, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Vientiane, Laos and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VTE - SYD

Time difference between Vientiane (Laos) and Sydney (Australia) is 4 Hours.
Sydney time is 4 Hours ahead of Vientiane.

Location	Local Time
Vientiane (Laos)	2026-01-29, 11:29:58 +07
Sydney (Australia)	2026-01-29, 15:29:58 AEDT

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

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia