Vientiane to Haikou (Meilan) (VTE–HAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AQ1224
AQ 9
738
1:28 AM
+07 TT1
3:43 AM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU461
HU Hainan
73H
7:35 PM
CST T2
8:35 PM
+07
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vientiane to Haikou (Meilan)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 533 mi 1h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

VTE–HAK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. 9 Air leads the route. The flight covers 533 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VTE–HAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AQ 9 Air 3 738 1h15
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AQ (3 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, VTE to HAK direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VTE to HAK.
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One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,118
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Haikou (Meilan) is 1 hour ahead of Vientiane.
VTE: +07 · HAK: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Vientiane, it's 7:00 PM in Haikou (Meilan).
Distance & Flight Time
533 mi / 858 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m.
Getting from HAK

Metro Line 1 runs from the airport to the city centre in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–10. Taxis and DiDi depart from outside the arrivals hall; fares to downtown are CNY 50–90. Airport shuttle buses serve several city districts and the Haikou East Railway Station for CNY 15–20.

Hainan's high-speed rail loop connects Haikou to Sanya and other island cities; Haikou East Station is the primary hub. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.

Haikou (Meilan) Climate

Tropical monsoon climate. Hainan is warm year-round. Even in winter (December–February) temperatures reach 18–24°C, making it China's primary warm-weather escape. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid at 30–35°C with heavy monsoon rain and significant typhoon risk.

Typhoon season runs May through November, peaking August–October. Storms frequently make landfall on Hainan and can close the airport for 12–36 hours. Outside typhoon season, disruption risk is low and flying conditions are generally reliable.

VTE–HAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vientiane to Haikou (Meilan) route.
Route details
Distance533 mi / 858 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 4 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: VTE
IATA / ICAOVTE / VLVT
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Elevation564 ft / 172 m
Destination: HAK
IATA / ICAOHAK / ZJHK
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr27.0M
Elevation75 ft / 23 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VTE to HAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Wattay International Airport to Haikou Meilan International Airport take approximately 1h 15m. The route covers 533 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: 9 Air.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from VTE to HAK. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DMK, TFU, KMG, JJN, PVG, NNG, CAN, KUL, SIN, SZX, HKG, CSX, BKK, FOC, CKG, ICN and SJW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Haikou (Meilan) is 1 hour ahead of Vientiane.
Yes, return flights from HAK to VTE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 VTE to HAK

Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) are connected by nonstop service from 9 Air. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

VTE to HAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VTE to HAK ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 533 miles (858 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DMK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.