Vientiane to Shenzhen (VTE–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DZ6366
DZ Donghai
733
9:40 PM
+07
1:05 AM+1
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QV861
QV Lao
320
10:15 PM
+07 TD
1:05 AM+1
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QV862
QV Lao
320
2:15 AM
CST T3
3:20 AM
+07
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U9019
3U Sichuan
321
5:10 AM
CST
7:40 AM
+07
3h 30m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DZ6365
DZ Donghai
733
6:20 PM
CST TT3
7:40 PM
+07
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 4h 15m K6QVVJ CACZVN Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Shenzhen flights
KMG Kunming 4h 47m CZMUQV 3U8LCA Kunming (KMG) to Shenzhen flights
BKK Bangkok 5h 10m LYOSQV CACZTG Bangkok (BKK) to Shenzhen flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 50m G5PN 3U9CCA Chongqing (CKG) to Shenzhen flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 6h 44m QV MU Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Shenzhen flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 6h 52m MU 3U9CCA Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Shenzhen flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 7h 10m 3U 3UCZDZ Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Shenzhen flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 7h 27m MU AFCACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Shenzhen flights
DMK Bangkok 7h 33m FD FDSL Bangkok (DMK) to Shenzhen flights
SIN Singapore 8h 50m TR CACZSQ Singapore (SIN) to Shenzhen flights
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Vientiane to Shenzhen
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 796 mi 2h 8m nonstop +1h ahead

VTE–SZX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Donghai Airlines and Lao Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 796 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VTE–SZX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DZ Donghai Airlines 4 733 2h25
QV Lao Airlines 2 320 1h50
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – QV
733 Boeing 737-300 – DZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DZ + QV (6 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 SZX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VTE to SZX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,374
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
Shenzhen is 1 hour ahead of Vientiane.
VTE: +07 · SZX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Vientiane, it's 7:00 PM in Shenzhen.
Distance & Flight Time
796 mi / 1,280 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m gate to gate.
Getting from SZX

Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) connects to Futian station (30 min, ¥20) and Luohu (45 min, ¥28); from Futian you can cross to Hong Kong via the Futian/Lok Ma Chau checkpoint. Trains run 6am to midnight.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥60–100. Ferries to Hong Kong run from the adjacent Fuyong Ferry Terminal (45 min, HK$300–350); a convenient alternative to land crossings. Car rentals are limited; private car hire with driver is common for business travel.

Shenzhen Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid (28–34°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent typhoons. Typhoon season peaks July through September and can close the airport for 12–24 hours. Thunderstorms cause delays throughout the wet season.

Winters are mild and mostly dry (10–20°C). Spring brings persistent fog and drizzle (February–April) that can disrupt morning departures. October and November are the most pleasant months.

VTE–SZX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vientiane to Shenzhen route.
Route details
Distance796 mi / 1,280 km
Flight time2h 8m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: VTE
IATA / ICAOVTE / VLVT
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Elevation564 ft / 172 m
Destination: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VTE to SZX flights.
Nonstop flights from Wattay International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport take about 2h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 796 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from VTE to SZX: Donghai Airlines and Lao Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Noi Bai, Kunming Changshui and Suvarnabhumi.
Shenzhen is 1 hour ahead of Vientiane.
Yes, return flights from SZX to VTE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from VTE to SZX

Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) are connected by nonstop service from Donghai Airlines and Lao Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

VTE to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VTE to SZX is about 2 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 796 miles (1,280 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Noi Bai, Kunming Changshui and Suvarnabhumi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.