Ban Dông
in Vientiane Province, Laos
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Wattay International Airport (21 mi) -
Udon Thani Airport (62 mi) - Loei Airport (86 mi)
- Xieng Khouang Airport (87 mi)
- Sayaboury Airport (91 mi)
- Luang Phabang International Airport (117 mi)
- Sakon Nakhon Airport (121 mi)
- Khon Kaen Airport (125 mi)
- Ban Chiang Archaeological Site (Unesco heritage, 67 mi)
- Town of Luang Prabang (Unesco heritage, 117 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 18.276 and 102.681 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 18° 16' 34" and E 102° 40' 51"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Kip - LAK
- Spoken languages:
- Lao, French, English
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 06:50 AM (Wednesday)
- Timezone: Asia/Vientiane
- UTC/GMT offset: 7 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:11 am and 5:34 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -15.365 and -75.162 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
San Juan de Marcona - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Laos.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Laos. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Touring Ban Dông
Ban Dông in Vientiane Province is a town located in Laos about 3,243 mi (or 5,219 km) east of Jamkhaneh, the country's capital place.
Time in Ban Dông is now 06:50 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Vientiane with an UTC offset of 7 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Ban Dông. The closest airport in Laos is Wattay International Airport in a distance of 21 mi (or 34 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Ban Chiang Archaeological Site in Thailand at a distance of 67 mi (or 108 km). The closest in Laos is Town of Luang Prabang in a distance of 117 mi (or 108 km), South-East.
Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Vientiane, Si Chiang Mai, Muang Phon-Hong, Nong Khai and Tha Bo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 73 °F
| Morning Temperature | 22°C / 72 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 25°C / 76 °F |
| Night Temperature | 23°C / 73 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 85% |
| Air Pressure | 1016 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 98% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Wednesday, 6th of November 2024
27°C (80 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.
Thursday, 7th of November 2024
27°C (80 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.
Friday, 8th of November 2024
26°C (80 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
Rockets in Ban Keun
Lao Rocket Festival at Ban Keun (ບ້ານເກິນ) in Laos. Heaviest rockets up to 40 kilograms.
Ancient boat
ເຮືອໂບຮານ ທີ່ຄ້ົນພົບຢູ່ນຳ້ງື່ມ ບ້ານລິ່ງຊັນ Ancient Boat at Ban Ling Xan, Vientiane Province.
La montée à Phou Khao Khouay
La montée à Phou Khao Khouay en moto.
A moto dans la réserve de Phou Khao Khouay.
Dans le parc national de Phou Khao Khouay. (I)
Sale temps pour les moutards !
Balade en moto (photos)
Diaporama photo - Balade en moto au Laos.
Ban Keun Garden 01
http://saodarly.com/ban-keun-garden/ Family garden in Ban Keun.
Family Garden in Ban Keun
http://saodarly.com Standing at a spot where my mother used to stand and waiting for her grandparents to come home from their garden on the other side of the...
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Battle of Ban Dong
The Battle of Ban Dong was a major battle of the Vietnam War that took place in Laos, involving the North and South Vietnamese armies. The battle lasted from February 8 to March 20, 1971. Before Operation Lam Son 719 began, intelligence indicated that North Vietnam had permanently placed logistical units in the Ban Dong area, especially along the Ho Chi Minh Trail. The logistical units were supported by one regular division, with another one ready for rapid deployment.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Ban Dông.
- Vientiane
- Si Chiang Mai
- Muang Phon-Hong
- Nong Khai
- Tha Bo
- Sangkhom
- Phon Phisai
- Phonphisai
- Pho Tak
- Rattanawapi
- Sa Khrai
- Sang Khom
- Ban Phue
- Phen
- Pak Khat
- Pakkhat
- Na Yung
- Fao Rai
- Nam Som
- So Phisai
- Phibun Rak
- Ban Dung
- Suwannakhuha
- Suwanna Khuha
- Pak Chom
- Kut Chap
- Udon Thani
- Thung Fon
- Charoen Sin
- Sawang Daen Din
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ban Dông (2), Ban Dông
