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RME to VTE: distance & flight time
Rome (Griffiss International Airport) → Vientiane (Wattay International Airport)
8,205 mi
13,204 km · 7,130 nm
16h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,205 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 33m 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
- RME — Griffiss International Airport · Rome, 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 RME
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 RME from VTE?
The flight distance from Rome (RME) to Vientiane (VTE) is 8,205 miles (13,204 km, 7,130 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RME to VTE?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 33m 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 Rome and Vientiane?
Vientiane is 11 hours ahead of Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RME to VTE?
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