Suva to Port-Vila flights
Port-Vila lies 1,071 km (665 mi) west of Suva, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 7 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.
| Suva | Port-Vila | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Fiji | Vanuatu |
| Population | 77,366 | 35,901 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+12 (Pacific/Fiji) | UTC+11 (Pacific/Efate) |
| Nearest large airport | SUV, 18 km out | VLI, 4 km out |
Clocks in Port-Vila are 1 h behind Suva right now, so a 2 h 7 min journey lands only 1 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Port-Vila
Crossing from Fiji into Vanuatu: money changes from the Dollar to the Vatu (VUV); traffic switches to the right; 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 Suva
Suva is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nausori International Airport (SUV), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,047 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul 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 |
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Common questions
How far is Port-Vila from Suva?
1,071 km (665 mi) in a straight line, west of Suva.
How long does it take to get from Suva to Port-Vila by air?
About 2 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Suva and Port-Vila?
Port-Vila is 1 h behind at the moment (Pacific/Efate against Pacific/Fiji).
Which airports are used for Suva to Port-Vila flights?
Typically Nausori International Airport (SUV) 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.