Distance From Bauerfield International Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, VLI - DRW Distance

The distance from Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 2521 miles or 4056 kilometers or 2189 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 Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Port Vila and Darwin takes around 5 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 5 hours 47 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 - DRW

Kilometers		4056 km
Statute Miles		2521 miles
Nautical Miles		2189 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 47 minutes

Bauerfield International Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - VLI to DRW Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • VLI - DRW

Time difference between Port Vila (Vanuatu) and Darwin (Australia) is 1 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 1 Hours 30 Minutes behind Port Vila.

Location	Local Time
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2025-12-14, 11:31:45 +11
Darwin (Australia)	2025-12-14, 10:01:45 ACST

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

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW / YPDN) Darwin, Australia