Alor Setar to Vientiane flights
Vientiane lies 1,339 km (832 mi) north of Alor Setar, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 28 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Alor Setar | Vientiane | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Laos |
| Population | 417,800 | 840,940 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane) |
| Nearest large airport | LGK, 74 km out | VTE, 4 km out |
Clocks in Vientiane are 1 h behind Alor Setar right now, so a 2 h 28 min journey lands only 1 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Vientiane
Crossing from Malaysia into Laos: money changes from the Ringgit to the Kip (LAK); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko, Type E; the dialling code becomes +856; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876.
Airports at each end
Leaving Alor Setar
Alor Setar is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Langkawi International Airport (LGK), 74 km (46 mi) from the centre, whose 12,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hat Yai International Airport (HDY, 90 km), Penang International Airport (PEN, 92 km), Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR, 9 km).
Arriving in Vientiane
Vientiane is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Wattay International Airport (VTE), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Udon Thani International Airport (UTH, 68 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wattay International Airport | VTE | 4 km (2 mi) | 9,843 ft | 564 ft |
| Udon Thani International Airport | UTH | 68 km (42 mi) | 10,000 ft | 579 ft |
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Staying in Vientiane
Our booking partner lists 298 places to stay in Vientiane. Of the 256 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (138), and 19 are five-star. Across 102 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 38,161 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Vientiane from Alor Setar?
1,339 km (832 mi) in a straight line, north of Alor Setar.
How long does it take to get from Alor Setar to Vientiane by air?
About 2 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Alor Setar and Vientiane?
Vientiane is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Vientiane against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
Which airports are used for Alor Setar to Vientiane flights?
Typically Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE); Vientiane also has UTH.
What currency do I need in Vientiane?
The Kip (LAK).
Where can I stay in Vientiane?
Our booking partner lists 298 places to stay in Vientiane, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.