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VTE to IMT: distance & flight time
Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) → Iron Mountain (Ford Airport)
7,978 mi
12,839 km · 6,932 nm
16h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,978 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 7m 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
- IMT — Ford Airport · Iron Mountain, 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 IMT
- ESC · Delta County Airport50 mi away
- MQT · Sawyer International Airport51 mi away
- MNM · Menominee Regional Airport53 mi away
- EGV · Eagle River Union Airport56 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VTE from IMT?
The flight distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Iron Mountain (IMT) is 7,978 miles (12,839 km, 6,932 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VTE to IMT?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 7m 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 Iron Mountain?
Iron Mountain is 12 hours behind Vientiane.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VTE to IMT?
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