Distance From Wattay International Airport to Malpensa International Airport, VTE - MXP Distance

The distance from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Malpensa International Airport (MXP) is 5517 miles or 8879 kilometers or 4791 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Vientiane ( Laos ) to Milan ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vientiane and Milan takes around 12 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport, Vientiane, Laos to Malpensa International Airport, Milan, Italy is 12 hours 41 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • VTE - MXP

Kilometers		8879 km
Statute Miles		5517 miles
Nautical Miles		4791 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 41 minutes

Wattay International Airport to Malpensa International Airport Flight Route Map - VTE to MXP Flight Path

Location of Wattay International Airport & Malpensa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Vientiane to Milan nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Vientiane, Laos and Milan, Italy. .

Nonstop flight route between Vientiane, Laos and Milan, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VTE - MXP

Time difference between Vientiane (Laos) and Milan (Italy) is 6 Hours.
Milan time is 6 Hours behind Vientiane.

Location	Local Time
Vientiane (Laos)	2025-12-17, 07:03:05 +07
Milan (Italy)	2025-12-17, 01:03:05 CET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Wattay International Airport (VTE / VLVT) Vientiane, Laos

Destination

Malpensa International Airport (MXP / LIMC) Milan, Italy