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VTE to BLF: distance & flight time
Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) → Bluefield (Mercer County Airport)
8,609 mi
13,855 km · 7,481 nm
17h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,609 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 21m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VTE — Wattay International Airport · Vientiane, Laos
- BLF — Mercer County Airport · Bluefield, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near VTE
- UTH · Udon Thani Airport44 mi away
- LOE · Loei Airport67 mi away
- ZBY · Sayaboury Airport103 mi away
- KKC · Khon Kaen Airport106 mi away
Near BLF
- BKW · Raleigh County Memorial Airport34 mi away
- LWB · Greenbrier Valley Airport59 mi away
- ROA · Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport68 mi away
- IKB · Wilkes County Airport74 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VTE from BLF?
The flight distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Bluefield (BLF) is 8,609 miles (13,855 km, 7,481 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VTE to BLF?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 21m 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 VTE to BLF?
Nonstop service on VTE–BLF 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 17h 21m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Bluefield?
Bluefield is 12 hours behind Vientiane.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VTE to BLF?
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Why are some VTE to BLF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VTE–BLF 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.