Distance From Bauerfield International Airport to King Shaka International Airport, VLI - DUR Distance

The distance from Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 8099 miles or 13034 kilometers or 7034 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 Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Port Vila and Durban takes around 18 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 18 hours 37 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 - DUR

Kilometers		13034 km
Statute Miles		8099 miles
Nautical Miles		7034 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 37 minutes

Bauerfield International Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - VLI to DUR Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Port Vila, Vanuatu and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VLI - DUR

Time difference between Port Vila (Vanuatu) and Durban (South Africa) is 9 Hours.
Durban time is 9 Hours behind Port Vila.

Location	Local Time
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2025-12-08, 11:23:22 +11
Durban (South Africa)	2025-12-08, 02:23:22 SAST

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

King Shaka International Airport (DUR / FALE) Durban, South Africa