Distance From Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to Bauerfield International Airport, BUQ - VLI Distance

The distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 8661 miles or 13939 kilometers or 7521 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Bulawayo ( Zimbabwe ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bulawayo and Port Vila takes around 19 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 19 hours 54 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BUQ - VLI

Kilometers		13939 km
Statute Miles		8661 miles
Nautical Miles		7521 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 54 minutes

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - BUQ to VLI Flight Path

Location of Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport & Bauerfield International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bulawayo to Port Vila nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BUQ - VLI

Time difference between Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 9 Hours.
Port Vila time is 9 Hours ahead of Bulawayo.

Location	Local Time
Bulawayo (Zimbabwe)	2025-01-15, 16:40:59 CAT
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2025-01-16, 01:40:59 +11

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ / FVJN) Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Destination

Bauerfield International Airport (VLI / NVVV) Port Vila, Vanuatu