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Cheap flights from Vientiane to Luang Prabang

134 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Vientiane to Luang Prabang at a glance

134 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~12 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Vientiane (VTE) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) cover 134 miles (215 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 airlines flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.

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Flying from Vientiane to Luang Prabang covers 134 miles (216 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 5th most competitive of 17 routes from Vientiane. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

Route
VTE (0 mi)LPQ (134 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 134 miles. Direct carriers include LF and QV.

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Airlines on this route

2 airlines fly Vientiane → Luang Prabang. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
LFDirect
QVDirect
Baggage on Vientiane → Luang Prabang: on this route, LF typically includes a carry-on, while QV may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Vientiane to Luang Prabang — quick answers

How far is Vientiane from Luang Prabang by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 134 miles (215 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Vientiane to Luang Prabang?

The average nonstop flight time from VTE to LPQ is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Vientiane to Luang Prabang?

2 airlines serve this route nonstop: LF, QV. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Vientiane → Luang Prabang

Route type
short-haul domestic
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~12 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
1/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Luang Prabang — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
2 airlines fly direct — rank 5 of 17 routes from Vientiane
Airline network
QV: 14 destinations from VTE; LF: 2 destinations from VTE
Alternative destination airports
AET (Sayaboury, 54 mi); ODY (Oudomxay, 58 mi); DIN (Dien Bien, 117 mi)
Nearby destinations
Sayaboury, Laos (54 mi); Oudomxay, Laos (58 mi); Dien Bien, Vietnam (117 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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