Distance From Cathcart Airport to Bauerfield International Airport

The distance from Cathcart Airport () to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 8134 miles or 13089 kilometers or 7063 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 Cathcart ( South Africa ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cathcart and Port Vila takes around 18 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cathcart Airport, Cathcart, South Africa to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 18 hours 41 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

Kilometers		13089 km
Statute Miles		8134 miles
Nautical Miles		7063 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 41 minutes

Cathcart Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - to VLI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Cathcart, South Africa and Port Vila, Vanuatu. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - VLI

Time difference between Cathcart (South Africa) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 9 Hours.
Port Vila time is 9 Hours ahead of Cathcart.

Location	Local Time
Cathcart (South Africa)	2026-09-13, 06:22:57 SAST
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-09-13, 15:22:57 +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

Cathcart Airport ( / FACX) Cathcart, South Africa

Destination

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