Distance From Alcatraz Heliport to Bauerfield International Airport

The distance from Alcatraz Heliport () to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 5901 miles or 9497 kilometers or 5125 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 San Francisco ( United States ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Port Vila takes around 13 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alcatraz Heliport, San Francisco, United States to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 13 hours 34 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		9497 km
Statute Miles		5901 miles
Nautical Miles		5125 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 34 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - VLI

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

Location	Local Time
San Francisco (United States)	2026-05-07, 08:27:11 PDT
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-05-08, 02:27:11 +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

Alcatraz Heliport ( / CA27) San Francisco, United States

Destination

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