Distance From Kuri Airport to Bauerfield International Airport, KUQ - VLI Distance

The distance from Kuri Airport (KUQ) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 1838 miles or 2958 kilometers or 1596 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 Kuri ( Papua New Guinea ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuri and Port Vila takes around 4 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kuri Airport, Kuri, Papua New Guinea to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 4 hours 13 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 • KUQ - VLI

Kilometers		2958 km
Statute Miles		1838 miles
Nautical Miles		1596 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 13 minutes

Kuri Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - KUQ to VLI Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • KUQ - VLI

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

Location	Local Time
Kuri (Papua New Guinea)	2026-08-26, 08:29:10 +10
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-08-26, 09:29:10 +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

Kuri Airport (KUQ / AYKU) Kuri, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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