Connecting route · Laos → United Arab Emirates

Flights from Vientiane to Dubai

There are no direct flights from Vientiane to Dubai. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Yangon, about 9h 26m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 46m

Vientiane to Dubai at a glance

Fastest journey8h 46mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Yangon

Best ways to fly from Vientiane to Dubai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

VTE Kunming (KMG) DXB

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~9h 26m

VTE Yangon (RGN) DXB

Leg 1: Myanmar Airways International · Leg 2: flydubai, Myanmar Airways International

One airline, one ticket ~8h 46m

VTE Haikou (HAK) DXB

Leg 1: 9 Air, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~10h 38m

VTE Bangkok (BKK) DXB

Leg 1: Lao Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Emirates

Self-transfer likely ~10h 17m

VTE Hanoi (HAN) DXB

Leg 1: Lao Airlines, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates

Self-transfer likely ~10h 33m

VTE Chongqing (CKG) DXB

Leg 1: China Express Airlines, West Air · Leg 2: Air China

Self-transfer likely ~11h 31m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 4,938 km3,066 miles
Journey time: 8h 46mestimate
Time difference: -3hDubai vs Vientiane
Currency in Dubai: AED
Airports: VTE → DXB, DWC

Flights from Vientiane to Dubai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Vientiane to Dubai?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming, Yangon and Haikou. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Vientiane to Dubai?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,938 km.

Where do you change planes between Vientiane and Dubai?

The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Yangon (RGN), Haikou (HAK) and Bangkok (BKK). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Kunming, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Vientiane and Dubai?

Vientiane: Wattay International Airport (VTE). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

What is the time difference between Vientiane and Dubai?

Dubai is 3 hours behind Vientiane.

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