Distance From McChord Air Force Base to Bauerfield International Airport, TCM - VLI Distance

The distance from McChord Air Force Base (TCM) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 6190 miles or 9961 kilometers or 5375 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 Tacoma ( United States ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tacoma and Port Vila takes around 14 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from McChord Air Force Base, Tacoma, United States to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 14 hours 13 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 • TCM - VLI

Kilometers		9961 km
Statute Miles		6190 miles
Nautical Miles		5375 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 13 minutes

McChord Air Force Base to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - TCM to VLI Flight Path

Location of McChord Air Force Base & Bauerfield International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Tacoma to Port Vila nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Tacoma, United States and Port Vila, Vanuatu. .

Nonstop flight route between Tacoma, United States and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TCM - VLI

Time difference between Tacoma (United States) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 18 Hours.
Port Vila time is 18 Hours ahead of Tacoma.

Location	Local Time
Tacoma (United States)	2025-01-15, 07:42:23 MST
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2025-01-16, 01:42:23 +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

McChord Air Force Base (TCM / KTCM) Tacoma, United States

Destination

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