Distance From Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport to Bauerfield International Airport

The distance from Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport () to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 5944 miles or 9565 kilometers or 5161 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 Elk Creek ( United States ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Elk Creek and Port Vila takes around 13 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport, Elk Creek, United States to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 13 hours 39 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		9565 km
Statute Miles		5944 miles
Nautical Miles		5161 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 39 minutes

Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - to VLI Flight Path

Location of Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport & Bauerfield International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Elk Creek to Port Vila nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - VLI

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

Location	Local Time
Elk Creek (United States)	2026-11-08, 17:00:40 MST
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-11-09, 11:00:40 +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

Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport ( / ) Elk Creek, United States

Destination

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