Distance From Thimphu Heliport to Bauerfield International Airport

The distance from Thimphu Heliport () to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 6116 miles or 9842 kilometers or 5311 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 Thimphu ( Bhutan ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Thimphu and Port Vila takes around 14 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Thimphu Heliport, Thimphu, Bhutan to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 14 hours 3 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		9842 km
Statute Miles		6116 miles
Nautical Miles		5311 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 3 minutes

Thimphu Heliport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - to VLI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Thimphu, Bhutan and Port Vila, Vanuatu. .

Nonstop flight route between Thimphu, Bhutan and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - VLI

Time difference between Thimphu (Bhutan) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 5 Hours.
Port Vila time is 5 Hours ahead of Thimphu.

Location	Local Time
Thimphu (Bhutan)	2025-01-04, 01:10:10 +06
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2025-01-04, 06:10:10 +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

Thimphu Heliport ( / VQTU) Thimphu, Bhutan

Destination

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