Lima to Port-Vila flights
Port-Vila lies 12,117 km (7,529 mi) south-west of Lima, +16 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 h 17 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Lima | Port-Vila | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Vanuatu |
| Population | 7.7 million | 35,901 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC+11 (Pacific/Efate) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | VLI, 4 km out |
Clocks in Port-Vila are 16 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 16 h 17 min journey lands 32 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Port-Vila
Crossing from Peru into Vanuatu: money changes from the Sol to the Vatu (VUV); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +678; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Airports at each end
Leaving Lima
Lima is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,506-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Port-Vila
Port-Vila is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bauerfield International Airport (VLI), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bauerfield International Airport | VLI | 4 km (2 mi) | 8,530 ft | 70 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 12,117 km (7,529 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Port-Vila from Lima?
12,117 km (7,529 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Port-Vila by air?
About 16 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lima and Port-Vila?
Port-Vila is 16 h ahead at the moment (Pacific/Efate against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to Port-Vila flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI).
What currency do I need in Port-Vila?
The Vatu (VUV).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.