KRK
Kraków
Poland
7,975 km
4,956 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
7,975 km
4,956 mi / 4,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

KRK VTE
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code KRK VTE
ICAO Code EPKK VLVT
City Kraków Vientiane
Country Poland Laos
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 791 ft 564 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 17.990000, 102.560000

Kraków (KRK) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 7,975 kilometers (4,956 miles / 4,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Poland with Laos. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:43 in Kraków, it's 06:43 in Vientiane. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Vientiane (VTE) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 318° (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 John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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