Xianyang (Weicheng) to Vientiane (XIY–VTE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3U9001
3U Sichuan
321
5:55 AM
CST
7:55 AM
+07
3h
75%
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3U9002
3U Sichuan
321
10:25 PM
+07
2:15 AM+1
CST
2h 50m
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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
KMG Kunming 5h 5m 3U8L9H → CZMUQV Kunming (KMG) to Vientiane flights
JHG Jinghong (Gasa) 5h 10m 8LG5JD → QW Jinghong (Gasa) (JHG) to Vientiane flights
SZX Shenzhen 5h 59m 3U9C9H → 3UDZQV Shenzhen (SZX) to Vientiane flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 6h 1m 3UAQCA → AQCZQV Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Vientiane flights
DMK Bangkok 6h 15m SL → FD Bangkok (DMK) to Vientiane flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 6h 23m 3U9HBK → QV Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Vientiane flights
NNG Nanning (Jiangnan) 6h 35m 3UCZGX → GX Nanning (Jiangnan) (NNG) to Vientiane flights
CZX Changzhou 6h 49m GJMU → QV Changzhou (CZX) to Vientiane flights
HGH Hangzhou 7h 3UCAGJ → GJ Hangzhou (HGH) to Vientiane flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) 7h 3m 3UCZHU → HU Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Vientiane flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Xianyang (Weicheng) to Vientiane
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,200 mi 3h nonstop -1h behind

XIY–VTE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,200 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XIY–VTE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 3 321 3h – – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – 3U
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U (3 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, XIY to VTE direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XIY to VTE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
KMG ~5h 5m JHG ~5h 10m TFU ~5h 25m SZX ~5h 59m CAN ~6h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,620
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Vientiane is 1 hour behind Xianyang (Weicheng).
XIY: CST · VTE: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Xianyang (Weicheng), it's 5:00 PM in Vientiane.
Distance & Flight Time
1,200 mi / 1,930 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos for tourism stays of up to 30 days. The VOA is available at major airports and land border crossings, including the Boten crossing from China. Two passport-size photos and USD cash are required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date. One 30-day extension can be arranged at the immigration office in Vientiane.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to XIY

Xi'an Metro Line 14 opened in 2024 and connects Xi'an North (high-speed rail station) to T5 at Xianyang Airport in 30–35 minutes (¥6). This replaced the previous airport shuttle bus as the default transit option for most travelers. Line 14 also connects to Xi'an central via transfers at Xi'an North.Airport shuttle buses still serve the city centre and Bell Tower area (¥30, 50–70 min). Taxis from Xi'an Zhonglou (Bell Tower area) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–60 minutes on the G30 expressway. DiDi is widely used. The airport is 47 km northwest of the city centre.

Facts

XIY–VTE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xianyang (Weicheng) to Vientiane route.
Route details
Distance1,200 mi / 1,930 km
Flight time3h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: XIY
Full nameXi'an Xianyang International Airport
IATA / ICAOXIY / ZLXY
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.0M
Elevation1,572 ft / 479 m
Destination: VTE
Full nameWattay International Airport
IATA / ICAOVTE / VLVT
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Elevation564 ft / 172 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XIY to VTE flights.
Nonstop flights from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Wattay International Airport take about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 1,200 miles.
1 airline operates flights from XIY to VTE: Sichuan Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Kunming Changshui, Xishuangbanna Gasa and Shenzhen Bao'an.
Vientiane is 1 hour behind Xianyang (Weicheng).
Yes, return flights from VTE to XIY 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 XIY to VTE

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

XIY to VTE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XIY to VTE is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,200 miles (1,930 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kunming Changshui, Xishuangbanna Gasa and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.