# Distance from Cairo (CAI) to Vientiane (VTE)

> 7,241 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,241 km / 4,499 mi / 3,910 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 83° (east)
- **Return heading**: 296° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Egypt) → Laos
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Asia
- **Time difference**: +4h (When it's 08:02 in Cairo, it's 12:02 in Vientiane)
- **Elevation difference**: 182 ft (VTE is higher than CAI)

## Airports

### [Cairo International Airport (CAI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cai-cairo-cairo-international-airport/1ef266de-eb26-69e8-bb1a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Cairo, Egypt
- ICAO: HECA
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Coordinates: 30.120000, 31.410000
- Elevation: 382 ft

### [Wattay International Airport (VTE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vte-vientiane-wattay-international-airport/1ef266df-f2a3-615c-93de-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Vientiane, Laos
- ICAO: VLVT
- Timezone: Asia/Vientiane
- Coordinates: 17.990000, 102.560000
- Elevation: 564 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:02 in Cairo, it's 12:02 in Vientiane.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Cairo International Airport (CAI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cai-cairo-cairo-international-airport/1ef266de-eb26-69e8-bb1a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wattay International Airport (VTE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vte-vientiane-wattay-international-airport/1ef266df-f2a3-615c-93de-06bb2780ed98)
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