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ILM to VTE: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) → Vientiane (Wattay International Airport)
8,826 mi
14,204 km · 7,670 nm
17h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,826 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 46m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ILM — Wilmington International Airport · Wilmington, 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 ILM
- OAJ · Albert J Ellis Airport42 mi away
- CRE · Grand Strand Airport57 mi away
- LBT · Lumberton Regional Airport70 mi away
- MYR · Myrtle Beach International Airport72 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 ILM from VTE?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Vientiane (VTE) is 8,826 miles (14,204 km, 7,670 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILM to VTE?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 46m 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 Wilmington and Vientiane?
Vientiane is 11 hours ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILM to VTE?
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