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Connecting route · Laos → China

Flights from Vientiane to Yining

There are no direct flights from Vientiane to Yining. The easiest way is one stop via Chengdu or Xian, about 7h 25m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 25m
VTEYINTFU

Vientiane to Yining at a glance

Fastest journey7h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chengdu or Xian

Best ways to fly from Vientiane to Yining

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

1
VTE Chengdu (TFU) YIN
Leg 1: Lao Airlines, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 25m
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VTE Xian (XIY) YIN
Leg 1: 9 Air, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 08m
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3
VTE Chongqing (CKG) YIN
Leg 1: China Express Airlines, West Air · Leg 2: Chongqing Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 38m
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4
VTE Lanzhou (LHW) YIN
Leg 1: Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Spring Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 39m
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VTE Changsha (CSX) YIN
Leg 1: Lao Airlines, West Air · Leg 2: Qingdao Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 38m
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VTE Wuhan (WUH) YIN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Chengdu Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 50m
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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
3,508 km2,178 miles
Journey time
7h 25mestimate
Time difference
+1hYining vs Vientiane
Currency in Yining
CNY
Airports
VTE → YIN

Flights from Vientiane to Yining: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Vientiane to Yining?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chengdu, Xian and Chongqing. 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 Yining?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,508 km.
Where do you change planes between Vientiane and Yining?
The best connecting points are Chengdu (TFU), Xian (XIY), Chongqing (CKG) and Lanzhou (LHW). Lao Airlines flies both legs via Chengdu, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Vientiane and Yining?
Vientiane: Wattay International Airport (VTE). Yining: Ili Yining International Airport (YIN).
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Yining?
Yining is 1 hour ahead of Vientiane.

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