Flights to Port-Vila
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,530 ft, VLI handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 70 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Port-Vila
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port-Vila to Nouméa | New Caledonia | 541 km (336 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Port-Vila to Suva | Fiji | 1,071 km (665 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Port-Vila to Honiara | Solomon Islands | 1,291 km (802 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Port-Vila to Kingston | Norfolk Island | 1,259 km (782 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Port-Vila to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 16,169 km (10,047 mi) | about 21 h 29 min |
| Port-Vila to São Paulo | Brazil | 14,059 km (8,736 mi) | about 18 h 46 min |
| Port-Vila to Johannesburg | South Africa | 13,512 km (8,396 mi) | about 18 h 4 min |
| Port-Vila to Jakarta | Indonesia | 6,780 km (4,213 mi) | about 9 h 27 min |
| Port-Vila to Lima | Peru | 12,117 km (7,529 mi) | about 16 h 17 min |
| Port-Vila to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 14,346 km (8,914 mi) | about 19 h 9 min |
| Port-Vila to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 13,791 km (8,569 mi) | about 18 h 26 min |
| Port-Vila to Durban | South Africa | 13,019 km (8,090 mi) | about 17 h 26 min |
| Port-Vila to Shanghai | China | 7,392 km (4,593 mi) | about 10 h 14 min |
| Port-Vila to Chongqing | China | 8,452 km (5,252 mi) | about 11 h 35 min |
| Port-Vila to Chengdu | China | 8,721 km (5,419 mi) | about 11 h 56 min |
| Port-Vila to Beijing | China | 8,363 km (5,197 mi) | about 11 h 28 min |
| Port-Vila to Guangzhou | China | 7,510 km (4,667 mi) | about 10 h 23 min |
| Port-Vila to Shenzhen | China | 7,405 km (4,601 mi) | about 10 h 15 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Port-Vila?
Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is the closest large airport at 4 km (2 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is VLI from Port-Vila city centre?
4 km (2 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Port-Vila on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.