How to get fromSeattle to Vientianeby plane, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Vientiane by plane, car, or train

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Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane SEA - UTH
2. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientianecar
25h 32m
$620–1,627
Fly Seattle Lake Union SPB to Wattay International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LKE - VTE
37h 49m
$503–1,303
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Wattay International Airport
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane SEA - VTE
20h 32m
$506–1,406
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Khon Kaen Airport, train
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)plane SEA - KKC
2. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Nong Khaitrain
28h 38m
$563–1,541

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) flights

31Weekly Planes

23h 6mAverage Duration

$551Cheapest Price

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Distance: 11,626.9 km
Duration: 25h 32m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Vientiane, Laos?

Harbour Air Seaplanes, China Eastern Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) twice daily.

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Vientiane, Laos(opens in a new window)

Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos. Comprising the five urban districts of Vientiane Prefecture, the city is located on the banks of the Mekong, right at the border with Thailand. Vientiane was the administrative capital during French rule and, due to economic growth in recent times, is now the economic center of Laos. The city had a population of 1,001,477 as of the 2023 Census.

Places to stay in Vientiane

Lao Poet Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Urbanite Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Hotel Khamvongsa(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Vientiane(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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