Laos to Vietnam Β· 307 miles (494 km)

Vientiane (VTE) to Hanoi (HAN) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Vientiane (VTE) to Hanoi (HAN): Lao Airlines and Vietnam Airlines. The two airports are 307 miles (494 km) apart. Vietnam Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Luang Prabang, Nanning and Kunming and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from VTE to HAN

  • QV
    Lao AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • Vietnam Airlines logo
    Vietnam AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book VTE to HAN with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

VTE to HAN with one stop

8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Luang Prabang (LPQ)Lao Airlines the whole way
    QV
    QV
    Vietnam Airlines logo
  • Via Nanning (NNG)GX Airlines the whole way
    QV
    GX
    GX
  • Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    QV
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way
    Hainan Airlines logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
  • Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia the whole way
    Thai AirAsia logo
    Thai AirAsia logo
  • Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way
    QV
    Thai Airways International logo
    Thai Airways International logo
    VietJet Air logo
    Vietnam Airlines logo
    +3
  • Via Yangon (RGN)Myanmar Airways International the whole way
    8M
    8M
  • Via Phnom Penh (KTI)Vietnam Airlines and Air Cambodia the whole way
    Vietnam Airlines logo
    K6
    K6
    Vietnam Airlines logo

VTE to HAN: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from VTE to HAN?

Lao Airlines and Vietnam Airlines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Vientiane (VTE) to Hanoi (HAN).

How far is Vientiane from Hanoi by plane?

Vientiane (VTE) and Hanoi (HAN) are 307 miles (494 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book VTE to HAN award flights?

8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does VTE to HAN cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for VTE to HAN with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Vientiane and Hanoi?

The most direct connections are through Luang Prabang (LPQ), Nanning (NNG), Kunming (KMG), Haikou (HAK) and Bangkok (DMK). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Lao Airlines through Luang Prabang.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.