KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
1,697 km
1,055 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
1,697 km
1,055 mi / 916 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KUL VTE
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code KUL VTE
ICAO Code WMKK VLVT
City Kuala Lumpur Vientiane
Country Malaysia Laos
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 69 ft 564 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 17.990000, 102.560000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 1,697 kilometers (1,055 miles / 916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Malaysia with Laos. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:02 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 06:02 in Vientiane.

The return flight from Vientiane (VTE) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 183° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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