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VTE to MGC: distance & flight time
Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) → Michigan City (Michigan City Municipal Airport)
8,269 mi
13,308 km · 7,186 nm
16h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,269 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 41m 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
- MGC — Michigan City Municipal Airport · Michigan City, 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 MGC
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport59 mi away
- VPZ · Porter County Municipal Airport20 mi away
- SBN · South Bend Regional Airport26 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport31 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VTE from MGC?
The flight distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Michigan City (MGC) is 8,269 miles (13,308 km, 7,186 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VTE to MGC?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 41m 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 Michigan City?
Michigan City is 12 hours behind Vientiane.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VTE to MGC?
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