Flights from Vientiane to Mandalay

There are no direct flights from Vientiane to Mandalay. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Bangkok, about 4h 28m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 28m

Vientiane to Mandalay at a glance

Fastest journey4h 28mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Vientiane to Mandalay

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) MDL

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

One airline, one ticket ~4h 28m

VTE Bangkok (BKK) MDL

Leg 1: Lao Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Myanmar Airways International

Self-transfer likely ~5h 27m

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: 815 km506 miles
Journey time: 4h 28mestimate
Time difference: -0.5hMandalay vs Vientiane
Currency in Mandalay: USD
Airports: VTE → MDL

Flights from Vientiane to Mandalay: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Vientiane to Mandalay?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming and Bangkok. 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 Mandalay?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 815 km.

Where do you change planes between Vientiane and Mandalay?

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

Which airports serve Vientiane and Mandalay?

Vientiane: Wattay International Airport (VTE). Mandalay: Mandalay International Airport (MDL).

What is the time difference between Vientiane and Mandalay?

Mandalay is 0.5 hours behind Vientiane.

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