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ILN to VTE: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington Airpark) → Vientiane (Wattay International Airport)
8,449 mi
13,597 km · 7,342 nm
17h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,449 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 2m 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
- ILN — Wilmington Airpark · 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 ILN
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 ILN from VTE?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILN) to Vientiane (VTE) is 8,449 miles (13,597 km, 7,342 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILN to VTE?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 2m 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 ILN to VTE?
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