Vientiane to Seoul (VTE–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TW132
TW T'way
738
12:15 AM
+07
6:50 AM
KST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
7C2402
7C Jeju
738
1:25 AM
+07 TI
8:05 AM
KST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QV923
QV Lao
320
11:50 PM
+07 TI
7:05 AM+1
KST
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TW131
TW T'way
738
7:15 PM
KST TT1
11:15 PM
+07
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
7C2401
7C Jeju
738
8:35 PM
KST T1
12:25 AM+1
+07
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vientiane to Seoul
3 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 1,975 mi 4h 35m nonstop +2h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

VTE–ICN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Jeju Air, Lao Airlines and T'way Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,975 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VTE–ICN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
7C Jeju Air 7 738 4h40
QV Lao Airlines 7 320 5h15
TW T'way Air 4 738 4h35
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – QV
738 Boeing 737-800 – 7C, TW
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 7C + QV + TW (18 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 ICN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VTE to ICN.
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One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,075
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
+2h
Seoul is 2 hours ahead of Vientiane.
VTE: +07 · ICN: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Vientiane, it's 8:00 PM in Seoul.
Distance & Flight Time
1,975 mi / 3,179 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 35m to 5h 15m.
Getting from ICN

AREX Direct Train to Seoul Station (43 min, ₩11,000) is a reserved-seat express. The All-Stop train serves Hongik University, City Hall, and other inner-city stations (66 min, ₩4,550). T2 passengers board at a dedicated T2 stop before T1; don't exit early. City Check-in at Seoul Station allows bag drop and boarding pass printing before the train for select airlines.Limousine buses serve major hotel zones and neighborhoods (₩16,000–18,000). Taxis from ICN to central Seoul cost ₩65,000–90,000; use only official orange (general) or black (deluxe) cabs from the designated stands. KakaoTaxi (ride-hail) operates from the airport.

Seoul Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and dry (−8 to 2°C, December–February) with occasional snow and wind chill. ICN handles snow well, though heavy falls delay operations. Summer monsoon (Changma) runs late June through July with heavy continuous rain. Typhoons can affect operations August–September with short notice.

Spring brings Yellow Dust (hwangsa) from China. Fine particulate storms reduce visibility and occasionally disrupt flights in March–April. Autumn (October–November) is the best flying season: clear skies, low humidity, 8–18°C. Pack layers for spring and fall. Summer is hot and humid (25–32°C).

VTE–ICN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vientiane to Seoul route.
Route details
Distance1,975 mi / 3,179 km
Flight time4h 35m to 5h 15m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights18 out / 11 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: VTE
IATA / ICAOVTE / VLVT
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Elevation564 ft / 172 m
Destination: ICN
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VTE to ICN flights.
Nonstop flights from Wattay International Airport to Incheon International Airport take approximately 4h 35m to 5h 15m. The route covers 1,975 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Jeju Air, Lao Airlines and T'way Air.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from VTE to ICN. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SYX, TFU, KMG, PVG, BKK, PUS, CKG, SGN, CSX, SZX, SIN, HAK, KUL, HKG, WUX, CAN, DMK, SJW and FOC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seoul is 2 hours ahead of Vientiane.
Yes, return flights from ICN 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 ICN

Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from Jeju Air, Lao Airlines and T'way Air. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

VTE to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VTE to ICN ranges from 4 hours 35 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,975 miles (3,179 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SYX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.