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VHY to NEU: distance & flight time
Vichy (Vichy-Charmeil Airport) → Sam Neua (Sam Neua Airport)
5,696 mi
9,167 km · 4,950 nm
11h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
5,696 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 38m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VHY — Vichy-Charmeil Airport · Vichy, France
- NEU — Sam Neua Airport · Sam Neua, Laos
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near VHY
- CFE · Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport29 mi away
- RNE · Roanne-Renaison Airport30 mi away
- SYT · Saint-Yan Airport34 mi away
- MCU · Montluçon-Guéret Airport50 mi away
Near NEU
- SQH · Na-San Airport55 mi away
- XKH · Xieng Khouang Airport89 mi away
- DIN · Dien Bien Phu Airport96 mi away
- HAN · Noi Bai International Airport125 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VHY from NEU?
The flight distance from Vichy (VHY) to Sam Neua (NEU) is 5,696 miles (9,167 km, 4,950 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VHY to NEU?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 38m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from VHY to NEU?
Nonstop service on VHY–NEU depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 11h 38m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Vichy and Sam Neua?
Sam Neua is 5 hours ahead of Vichy.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VHY to NEU?
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Why are some VHY to NEU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VHY–NEU tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.