Luang Phabang to Vientiane (LPQ–VTE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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QV102
QV Lao
C09
12:45 PM
+07
1:30 PM
+07
0h 45m
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QV101
QV Lao
C09
11:20 AM
+07 TD
12:05 PM
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Luang Phabang to Vientiane
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 135 mi 0h 45m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

LPQ–VTE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lao Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 135 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LPQ–VTE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QV Lao Airlines 7 C09 0h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
C09 Cessna 402/408 – QV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: QV (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LPQ to VTE direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LPQ to VTE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
107
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Vientiane from Luang Phabang

Nearby airports with service to Wattay International Airport.
Metric LPQ→VTE BOR→VTE JHG→VTE
Distance from LPQ – 133 mi 169 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 7 – 3
Flight time 0h 45m 1h 1h 10m
Ton Phueng (BOR) to Vientiane flights · Jinghong (Gasa) (JHG) to Vientiane flights
Airports within 200 miles of LPQ with service to Wattay International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Vientiane is 0 hours the same as Luang Phabang.
LPQ: +07 · VTE: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Luang Phabang, it's 6:00 PM in Vientiane.
Distance & Flight Time
135 mi / 218 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m.
Facts

LPQ–VTE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Luang Phabang to Vientiane route.
Route details
Distance135 mi / 218 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: LPQ
Full nameLuang Phabang International Airport
IATA / ICAOLPQ / VLLB
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Elevation955 ft / 291 m
Destination: VTE
Full nameWattay International Airport
IATA / ICAOVTE / VLVT
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Elevation564 ft / 172 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LPQ to VTE flights.
Nonstop flights from Luang Phabang International Airport to Wattay International Airport take approximately 0h 45m. The route covers 135 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Lao Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from LPQ to VTE. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XKH, BKK, DMK, HAN and KMG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from VTE to LPQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BOR and JHG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LPQ to VTE

Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) are connected by nonstop service from Lao Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LPQ to VTE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LPQ to VTE ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 135 miles (218 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via XKH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ton Phueng (BOR) and Jinghong (Gasa) (JHG).