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RFD to VTE: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Vientiane (Wattay International Airport)
8,212 mi
13,217 km · 7,136 nm
16h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,212 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 34m 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
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, 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 RFD
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 RFD from VTE?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Vientiane (VTE) is 8,212 miles (13,217 km, 7,136 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to VTE?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 34m 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 Rockford and Vientiane?
Vientiane is 12 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to VTE?
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