Distance From Lifuka Island Airport to Bauerfield International Airport, HPA - VLI Distance

The distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 1143 miles or 1840 kilometers or 993 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 Lifuka ( Tonga ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lifuka and Port Vila takes around 2 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lifuka Island Airport, Lifuka, Tonga to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 2 hours 37 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 • HPA - VLI

Kilometers		1840 km
Statute Miles		1143 miles
Nautical Miles		993 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 37 minutes

Lifuka Island Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - HPA to VLI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lifuka, Tonga and Port Vila, Vanuatu. .

Nonstop flight route between Lifuka, Tonga and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HPA - VLI

Time difference between Lifuka (Tonga) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 2 Hours.
Port Vila time is 2 Hours behind Lifuka.

Location	Local Time
Lifuka (Tonga)	2026-03-18, 06:56:34 +13
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-03-18, 04:56:34 +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

Lifuka Island Airport (HPA / NFTL) Lifuka, Tonga

Destination

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