Distance From Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport to Bauerfield International Airport, BJM - VLI Distance

The distance from Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 9289 miles or 14949 kilometers or 8067 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 Bujumbura ( Burundi ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

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

Estimated flight time from Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport, Bujumbura, Burundi to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 21 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 • BJM - VLI

Kilometers		14949 km
Statute Miles		9289 miles
Nautical Miles		8067 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 21 minutes

Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - BJM to VLI Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Bujumbura, Burundi and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BJM - VLI

Time difference between Bujumbura (Burundi) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 9 Hours.
Port Vila time is 9 Hours ahead of Bujumbura.

Location	Local Time
Bujumbura (Burundi)	2026-03-15, 10:54:17 CAT
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-03-15, 19:54:17 +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

Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM / HBBA) Bujumbura, Burundi

Destination

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