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VTE to GIF: distance & flight time
Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) → Winter Haven (Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field)
9,242 mi
14,873 km · 8,031 nm
18h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
-11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,242 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 35m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VTE — Wattay International Airport · Vientiane, Laos
- GIF — Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field · Winter Haven, 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 GIF
- MCO · Orlando International Airport37 mi away
- TPA · Tampa International Airport48 mi away
- BOW · Bartow Municipal Airport8 mi away
- LAL · Lakeland Linder International Airport17 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VTE from GIF?
The flight distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Winter Haven (GIF) is 9,242 miles (14,873 km, 8,031 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VTE to GIF?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 35m 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 Vientiane and Winter Haven?
Winter Haven is 11 hours behind Vientiane.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VTE to GIF?
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