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MDW to VTE: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Vientiane (Wattay International Airport)
8,254 mi
13,284 km · 7,173 nm
16h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,254 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 39m 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
- 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 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 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 MDW from VTE?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Vientiane (VTE) is 8,254 miles (13,284 km, 7,173 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to VTE?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 39m 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 Vientiane?
Vientiane is 12 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to VTE?
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