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BMI to VTE: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Vientiane (Wattay International Airport)
8,330 mi
13,406 km · 7,239 nm
16h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,330 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 48m 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
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, 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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Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from VTE?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Vientiane (VTE) is 8,330 miles (13,406 km, 7,239 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to VTE?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 48m 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 Bloomington and Vientiane?
Vientiane is 12 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to VTE?
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