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MEI to VTE: distance & flight time
Meridian (Key Field) → Vientiane (Wattay International Airport)
8,880 mi
14,291 km · 7,717 nm
17h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,880 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 53m 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
- MEI — Key Field · Meridian, 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 MEI
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 MEI from VTE?
The flight distance from Meridian (MEI) to Vientiane (VTE) is 8,880 miles (14,291 km, 7,717 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MEI to VTE?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 53m 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 Meridian and Vientiane?
Vientiane is 12 hours ahead of Meridian.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MEI to VTE?
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