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MDW to VNA: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Saravane (Saravane Airport)
8,363 mi
13,458 km · 7,267 nm
16h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,363 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 52m 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
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- VNA — Saravane Airport · Saravane, Laos
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MDW
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport21 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 mi away
Near VNA
- PKZ · Pakse International Airport58 mi away
- AOU · Attopeu Airport68 mi away
- HUI · Phu Bai Airport98 mi away
- UBP · Ubon Ratchathani Airport107 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from VNA?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Saravane (VNA) is 8,363 miles (13,458 km, 7,267 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to VNA?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 52m 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 Chicago and Saravane?
Saravane is 12 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to VNA?
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