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ARA to VTE: distance & flight time
Louisiana (Acadiana Regional Airport) → Vientiane (Wattay International Airport)
8,982 mi
14,455 km · 7,805 nm
18h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,982 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 5m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ARA — Acadiana Regional Airport · Louisiana, United States
- VTE — Wattay International Airport · Vientiane, Laos
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ARA
- LFT · Lafayette Regional Airport13 mi away
- BTR · Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport56 mi away
- LCH · Lake Charles Regional Airport80 mi away
- ESF · Esler Regional Airport97 mi away
Near VTE
- UTH · Udon Thani Airport44 mi away
- LOE · Loei Airport67 mi away
- ZBY · Sayaboury Airport103 mi away
- KKC · Khon Kaen Airport106 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ARA from VTE?
The flight distance from Louisiana (ARA) to Vientiane (VTE) is 8,982 miles (14,455 km, 7,805 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ARA to VTE?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 5m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Louisiana and Vientiane?
Vientiane is 12 hours ahead of Louisiana.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ARA to VTE?
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