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SJC to VTE: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Vientiane (Wattay International Airport)
7,642 mi
12,298 km · 6,641 nm
15h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,642 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 27m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, 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 SJC
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 SJC from VTE?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Vientiane (VTE) is 7,642 miles (12,298 km, 6,641 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to VTE?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 27m 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 San Jose and Vientiane?
Vientiane is 14 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to VTE?
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