CAI
Cairo
Egypt
7,241 km
4,499 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
7,241 km
4,499 mi / 3,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
83°
east

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CAI VTE
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code CAI VTE
ICAO Code HECA VLVT
City Cairo Vientiane
Country Egypt Laos
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 382 ft 564 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 17.990000, 102.560000

Cairo (CAI) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 7,241 kilometers (4,499 miles / 3,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Laos. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:03 in Cairo, it's 06:03 in Vientiane. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vientiane (VTE) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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