Distance From East Jefferson General Hospital Heliport to Bauerfield International Airport

The distance from East Jefferson General Hospital Heliport () to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 7493 miles or 12059 kilometers or 6507 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 Metairie ( United States ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Metairie and Port Vila takes around 17 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from East Jefferson General Hospital Heliport, Metairie, United States to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 17 hours 13 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		12059 km
Statute Miles		7493 miles
Nautical Miles		6507 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 13 minutes

East Jefferson General Hospital Heliport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - to VLI Flight Path

Location of East Jefferson General Hospital Heliport & Bauerfield International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Metairie to Port Vila nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Metairie, United States and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - VLI

Time difference between Metairie (United States) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 15 Hours.
Port Vila time is 15 Hours ahead of Metairie.

Location	Local Time
Metairie (United States)	2026-06-23, 15:57:04 EDT
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-06-24, 06:57:04 +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

East Jefferson General Hospital Heliport ( / LS85) Metairie, United States

Destination

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