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VTE to SPF: distance & flight time
Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) → Spearfish-South Dakota (Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field)
7,812 mi
12,572 km · 6,788 nm
15h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,812 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 47m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VTE — Wattay International Airport · Vientiane, Laos
- SPF — Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field · Spearfish-South Dakota, 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 SPF
- RCA · Ellsworth Air Force Base41 mi away
- RAP · Rapid City Regional Airport47 mi away
- GCC · Gillette Campbell County Airport87 mi away
- CDR · Chadron Municipal Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VTE from SPF?
The flight distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Spearfish-South Dakota (SPF) is 7,812 miles (12,572 km, 6,788 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VTE to SPF?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 47m 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 SPF?
Nonstop service on VTE–SPF 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 15h 47m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Spearfish-South Dakota?
Spearfish-South Dakota is 13 hours behind Vientiane.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VTE to SPF?
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Why are some VTE to SPF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VTE–SPF 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.