Distance From Elk River Airport to Bauerfield International Airport

The distance from Elk River Airport () to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 6450 miles or 10380 kilometers or 5601 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 Elk River ( United States ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Elk River and Port Vila takes around 14 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Elk River Airport, Elk River, United States to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 14 hours 49 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		10380 km
Statute Miles		6450 miles
Nautical Miles		5601 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 49 minutes

Elk River Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - to VLI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Elk River, United States and Port Vila, Vanuatu. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - VLI

Time difference between Elk River (United States) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 17 Hours.
Port Vila time is 17 Hours ahead of Elk River.

Location	Local Time
Elk River (United States)	2026-09-18, 07:46:43 MDT
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-09-19, 00:46:43 +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

Elk River Airport ( / ID85) Elk River, United States

Destination

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