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VTE to FKL: distance & flight time
Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) → Franklin (Venango Regional Airport)
8,332 mi
13,409 km · 7,240 nm
16h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,332 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 48m 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
- FKL — Venango Regional Airport · Franklin, 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 FKL
- YNG · Youngstown Warren Regional Airport43 mi away
- BFP · Beaver County Airport50 mi away
- ERI · Erie International Tom Ridge Field51 mi away
- DUJ · DuBois Regional Airport52 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VTE from FKL?
The flight distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Franklin (FKL) is 8,332 miles (13,409 km, 7,240 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VTE to FKL?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 48m 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 FKL?
Nonstop service on VTE–FKL 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 16h 48m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Franklin?
Franklin is 12 hours behind Vientiane.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VTE to FKL?
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Why are some VTE to FKL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VTE–FKL 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.