Distance From Bauerfield International Airport to New Chitose Airport, VLI - CTS Distance

The distance from Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 4509 miles or 7256 kilometers or 3915 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 Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Port Vila and Sapporo takes around 10 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 10 hours 21 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 - CTS

Kilometers		7256 km
Statute Miles		4509 miles
Nautical Miles		3915 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 21 minutes

Bauerfield International Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - VLI to CTS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Port Vila, Vanuatu and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Port Vila, Vanuatu and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VLI - CTS

Time difference between Port Vila (Vanuatu) and Sapporo (Japan) is 2 Hours.
Sapporo time is 2 Hours behind Port Vila.

Location	Local Time
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2025-12-15, 17:51:16 +11
Sapporo (Japan)	2025-12-15, 15:51:16 JST

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

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan