Distance From Bauerfield International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, VLI - MDW Distance

The distance from Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 7734 miles or 12447 kilometers or 6716 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 Port Vila ( Vanuatu ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Port Vila and Chicago takes around 17 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 17 hours 46 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 - MDW

Kilometers		12447 km
Statute Miles		7734 miles
Nautical Miles		6716 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 46 minutes

Bauerfield International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - VLI to MDW Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • VLI - MDW

Time difference between Port Vila (Vanuatu) and Chicago (United States) is 17 Hours.
Chicago time is 17 Hours behind Port Vila.

Location	Local Time
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2025-12-08, 11:23:41 +11
Chicago (United States)	2025-12-07, 18:23:41 CST

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

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

Destination

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW / KMDW) Chicago, United States