Distance from Vientiane to Papeete

The distance between Vientiane, Laos and Papeete, French Polynesia is 12,434 kilometers (7,726 miles).

Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos

Papeete, Îles du Vent, French Polynesia

From Vientiane to Papeete, the straight-line distance is 12,434 kilometers, heading east. Vientiane is situated at an altitude of 174 meters above sea level, while Papeete is at 42 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 1 day
Jet fighter 12-14 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
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)
Papeete, French Polynesia

Local time:

Time Zone: Pacific/Tahiti

Coordinates: 17.5347° S 149.5684° W

Elevation: 42 m (138 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT)
  • Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)
  • Tetiaroa Airport (TTI)
  • Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH)
  • Raiatea Airport (RFP)

Other distances from Vientiane

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

Other distances from Papeete

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Papeete to Vaitape 259 km
From Papeete to Fare 181 km
From Papeete to Faaa 5 km
From Papeete to Punaauia 11 km
From Papeete to Pirae 2 km

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Montréal, Canada Shenzhen, China 12,429 km
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Kano, Nigeria Los Angeles, United States 12,428 km

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