Distance From Kol Airport to Bauerfield International Airport, KQL - VLI Distance

The distance from Kol Airport (KQL) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 1788 miles or 2877 kilometers or 1552 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 Kol ( Papua New Guinea ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kol and Port Vila takes around 4 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kol Airport, Kol, Papua New Guinea to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 4 hours 6 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 • KQL - VLI

Kilometers		2877 km
Statute Miles		1788 miles
Nautical Miles		1552 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 6 minutes

Kol Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - KQL to VLI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kol, Papua New Guinea and Port Vila, Vanuatu. .

Nonstop flight route between Kol, Papua New Guinea and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KQL - VLI

Time difference between Kol (Papua New Guinea) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 1 Hours.
Port Vila time is 1 Hours ahead of Kol.

Location	Local Time
Kol (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-18, 09:40:26 +10
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-03-18, 10:40:26 +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

Kol Airport (KQL / AYOL) Kol, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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