Distance From Jack Kent Heliport to Bauerfield International Airport

The distance from Jack Kent Heliport () to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 7527 miles or 12114 kilometers or 6537 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 Slidell ( United States ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Slidell and Port Vila takes around 17 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jack Kent Heliport, Slidell, United States to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 17 hours 18 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		12114 km
Statute Miles		7527 miles
Nautical Miles		6537 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 18 minutes

Jack Kent Heliport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - to VLI Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - VLI

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

Location	Local Time
Slidell (United States)	2026-03-21, 20:29:18 EDT
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-03-22, 11:29:18 +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

Jack Kent Heliport ( / LS17) Slidell, United States

Destination

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