Distance From Sandford Airstrip to Bauerfield International Airport

The distance from Sandford Airstrip () to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 2506 miles or 4033 kilometers or 2177 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 Weddell ( Australia ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Weddell and Port Vila takes around 5 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sandford Airstrip, Weddell, Australia to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 5 hours 45 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 • - VLI

Kilometers		4033 km
Statute Miles		2506 miles
Nautical Miles		2177 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 45 minutes

Sandford Airstrip to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - to VLI Flight Path

Location of Sandford Airstrip & Bauerfield International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Weddell to Port Vila nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Weddell, Australia and Port Vila, Vanuatu. .

Nonstop flight route between Weddell, Australia and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - VLI

Time difference between Weddell (Australia) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 1 Hours 30 Minutes.
Port Vila time is 1 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Weddell.

Location	Local Time
Weddell (Australia)	2025-03-25, 05:36:09 ACST
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2025-03-25, 07:06:09 +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

Sandford Airstrip ( / ) Weddell, Australia

Destination

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