# Distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to Vientiane (VTE)

> 5,650 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,650 km / 3,511 mi / 3,051 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 90° (east)
- **Return heading**: 293° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Kuwait) → Laos
- **Time difference**: +4h (When it's 21:43 in Kuwait City, it's 01:43 in Vientiane)
- **Elevation difference**: 358 ft (VTE is higher than KWI)

## Airports

### [Kuwait International Airport (KWI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwi-kuwait-city-kuwait-international-airport/1ef266df-7ff1-6ffa-90e0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kuwait City, Kuwait
- ICAO: OKKK
- Timezone: Asia/Kuwait
- Coordinates: 29.230000, 47.980000
- Elevation: 206 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 21:43 in Kuwait City, it's 01:43 in Vientiane.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Kuwait International Airport (KWI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwi-kuwait-city-kuwait-international-airport/1ef266df-7ff1-6ffa-90e0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wattay International Airport (VTE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vte-vientiane-wattay-international-airport/1ef266df-f2a3-615c-93de-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)