Distance From Eloy Alfaro International Airport to Bauerfield International Airport, MEC - VLI Distance

The distance from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 7577 miles or 12193 kilometers or 6580 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 Manta ( Ecuador ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Manta and Port Vila takes around 17 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Eloy Alfaro International Airport, Manta, Ecuador to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 17 hours 25 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 • MEC - VLI

Kilometers		12193 km
Statute Miles		7577 miles
Nautical Miles		6580 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 25 minutes

Eloy Alfaro International Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - MEC to VLI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Manta, Ecuador and Port Vila, Vanuatu. .

Nonstop flight route between Manta, Ecuador and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MEC - VLI

Time difference between Manta (Ecuador) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 16 Hours.
Port Vila time is 16 Hours ahead of Manta.

Location	Local Time
Manta (Ecuador)	2026-06-18, 11:46:55 -05
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-06-19, 03:46:55 +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

Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC / SEMT) Manta, Ecuador

Destination

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