Connecting route · Laos → Japan

Flights from Vientiane to Tokyo

There are no direct flights from Vientiane to Tokyo. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Guangzhou, about 8h 02m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 41m

Vientiane to Tokyo at a glance

Fastest journey7h 41mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Guangzhou

Best ways to fly from Vientiane to Tokyo

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

VTE Seoul (ICN) TYO

Leg 1: Air Busan, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: Air Busan, Air Premia, Air Seoul

One airline, one ticket ~8h 02m

VTE Guangzhou (CAN) TYO

Leg 1: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Lao Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, China Southern Airlines, Japan Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 41m

VTE Shanghai (PVG) TYO

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Lao Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Japan Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 42m

VTE Hanoi (HAN) TYO

Leg 1: Lao Airlines, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, VietJet Air

One airline, one ticket ~7h 46m

VTE Busan (PUS) TYO

Leg 1: Air Busan, Trinity Airways · Leg 2: Air Busan, Jeju Air, Jin Air

One airline, one ticket ~7h 50m

VTE Hong Kong (HKG) TYO

Leg 1: Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, HK Express

One airline, one ticket ~7h 48m

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: 4,132 km2,566 miles
Journey time: 7h 41mestimate
Time difference: +2hTokyo vs Vientiane
Currency in Tokyo: JPY
Airports: VTE → NRT, HND

Flights from Vientiane to Tokyo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Vientiane to Tokyo?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Guangzhou and Shanghai. 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 Tokyo?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,132 km.

Where do you change planes between Vientiane and Tokyo?

The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Guangzhou (CAN), Shanghai (PVG) and Hanoi (HAN). Air Busan flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Vientiane and Tokyo?

Vientiane: Wattay International Airport (VTE). Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).

What is the time difference between Vientiane and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 2 hours ahead of Vientiane.

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