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GYY to VTE: distance & flight time
Gary (Gary Chicago International Airport) → Vientiane (Wattay International Airport)
8,269 mi
13,308 km · 7,186 nm
16h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,269 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 41m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GYY — Gary Chicago International Airport · Gary, 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 GYY
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport36 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport20 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport21 mi away
- VPZ · Porter County Municipal Airport24 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 GYY from VTE?
The flight distance from Gary (GYY) to Vientiane (VTE) is 8,269 miles (13,308 km, 7,186 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GYY to VTE?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 41m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from GYY to VTE?
Nonstop service on GYY–VTE depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 16h 41m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Gary and Vientiane?
Vientiane is 13 hours ahead of Gary.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GYY to VTE?
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Why are some GYY to VTE fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GYY–VTE tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.