TVL
South Lake Tahoe
United States
9,434 km
5,862 miles
VIE
Vienna
Austria
Distance
9,434 km
5,862 mi / 5,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

TVL VIE
Airport Name Lake Tahoe Airport Vienna International Airport
IATA Code TVL VIE
ICAO Code KTVL LOWW
City South Lake Tahoe Vienna
Country United States Austria
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Vienna
Elevation 6,268 ft 600 ft
Coordinates 38.890000, -120.000000 48.110000, 16.570000

South Lake Tahoe (TVL) to Vienna (VIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) in South Lake Tahoe, United States to Vienna International Airport (VIE) in Vienna, Austria is 9,434 kilometers (5,862 miles / 5,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Austria. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:28 in South Lake Tahoe, it's 10:28 in Vienna. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,668 feet between the two airports. Vienna International Airport sits lower than Lake Tahoe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Vienna (VIE) to South Lake Tahoe (TVL) follows a heading of 328° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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