Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane (SGN–VTE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
QV4518
QV Lao
321
4:00 PM
+07 T2
5:45 PM
+07
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W23831cs
W2 Flexflight
321
4:25 PM
+07 T2
6:00 PM
+07
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VJ1831+2
VJ Icar Air
321
4:25 PM
+07 T2
6:00 PM
+07
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W23832cs
W2 Flexflight
321
6:45 PM
+07 TI
8:45 PM
+07
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VJ1832+2
VJ Icar Air
321
6:45 PM
+07 TI
8:45 PM
+07
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
QV4517
QV Lao
321
6:45 PM
+07 TI
8:45 PM
+07
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 566 mi 1h 35m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

SGN–VTE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lao Airlines and Icar Air lead the route. The flight covers 566 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SGN–VTE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QV Lao Airlines 7 321 1h45
VJ Icar Air Also: W2 7 321 1h35 W2
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – QV, VJ, W2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: QV + VJ (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SGN to VTE direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SGN to VTE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
948
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.

Other ways to reach Vientiane from Ho Chi Minh City

Nearby airports with service to Wattay International Airport.
Metric SGN→VTE KTI→VTE
Distance from SGN 123 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 21 7
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of SGN with service to Wattay International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Vientiane is 0 hours the same as Ho Chi Minh City.
SGN: +07 · VTE: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 6:00 PM in Vientiane.
Distance & Flight Time
566 mi / 910 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 1h 45m.

SGN–VTE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane route.
Route details
Distance566 mi / 910 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: SGN
IATA / ICAOSGN / VVTS
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr39.8M
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
Destination: VTE
IATA / ICAOVTE / VLVT
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Elevation564 ft / 172 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SGN to VTE flights.
Nonstop flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Wattay International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 1h 45m. The route covers 566 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Lao Airlines and Icar Air. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from SGN to VTE. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NNG, HAK, KTI, HKG, DAD, NGB, KMG, CAN, PKX, SZX, KUL, BKK, HAN, DMK, HGH, CKG, SIN, PVG, ICN, TFU and PUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from VTE to SGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KTI. 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 SGN to VTE

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) are connected by nonstop service from Lao Airlines and Icar Air. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SGN to VTE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SGN to VTE ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 566 miles (910 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via NNG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) (KTI).