KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
5,650 km
3,511 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
5,650 km
3,511 mi / 3,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI VTE
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code KWI VTE
ICAO Code OKKK VLVT
City Kuwait City Vientiane
Country Kuwait Laos
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 206 ft 564 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 17.990000, 102.560000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 5,650 kilometers (3,511 miles / 3,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:06 in Kuwait City, it's 03:06 in Vientiane. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vientiane (VTE) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 293° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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