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VTE to SEM: distance & flight time
Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) → Selma (Craig Field)
8,902 mi
14,327 km · 7,736 nm
17h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,902 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 55m 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
- SEM — Craig Field · Selma, 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 SEM
Frequently asked questions
How far is VTE from SEM?
The flight distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Selma (SEM) is 8,902 miles (14,327 km, 7,736 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VTE to SEM?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 55m 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 Selma?
Selma is 12 hours behind Vientiane.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VTE to SEM?
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