Distance From Garfield County Regional Airport to Bauerfield International Airport, RIL - VLI Distance

The distance from Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 6679 miles or 10749 kilometers or 5800 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 Rifle ( United States ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rifle and Port Vila takes around 15 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Garfield County Regional Airport, Rifle, United States to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 15 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 • RIL - VLI

Kilometers		10749 km
Statute Miles		6679 miles
Nautical Miles		5800 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 21 minutes

Garfield County Regional Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - RIL to VLI Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIL - VLI

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

Location	Local Time
Rifle (United States)	2026-08-08, 03:22:40 MDT
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-08-08, 20:22:40 +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

Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL / KRIL) Rifle, United States

Destination

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