Distance from Bangkok to Vientiane

The distance between Bangkok, Thailand and Vientiane, Laos is 517 kilometers (322 miles).

Bangkok, Thailand

Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos

From Bangkok to Vientiane, the straight-line distance is 517 kilometers, heading northeast. Bangkok is at only 12 meters above sea level, while Vientiane is at 174 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 12-14 hours
Helicopter 2-3 hours
Airplane 45-60 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Bangkok, Thailand

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Bangkok

Coordinates: 13.754° N 100.5014° E

Elevation: 12 m (39 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
  • Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
  • Kamphaeng Saen Airport (KDT)
  • U-Tapao International Airport (UTP)
  • Hua Hin Airport (HHQ)
Vientiane, Laos

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Vientiane

Coordinates: 17.9667° N 102.6° E

Elevation: 174 m (571 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Wattay International Airport (VTE)
  • Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)
  • Loei Airport (LOE)
  • Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)
  • Sayaboury Airport (ZBY)

Other distances from Bangkok

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Bangkok to Samut Prakan 20 km
From Bangkok to Phra Pradaeng 11 km
From Bangkok to Hat Yai 746 km
From Bangkok to Pak Kret 17 km
From Bangkok to Lampang 514 km

Other distances from Vientiane

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Vientiane to Savannakhet 277 km
From Vientiane to Pakse 465 km
From Vientiane to Luang Prabang 218 km
From Vientiane to Pakxan 122 km
From Vientiane to Muang Xay 309 km

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