KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,063 km
1,282 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
2,063 km
1,282 mi / 1,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM VTE
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code KTM VTE
ICAO Code VNKT VLVT
City Kathmandu Vientiane
Country Nepal Laos
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 4,390 ft 564 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 17.990000, 102.560000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 2,063 kilometers (1,282 miles / 1,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Laos. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:48 in Kathmandu, it's 07:03 in Vientiane.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,826 feet between the two airports. Wattay International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Vientiane (VTE) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 305° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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