Distance From Makeeff Airport to Bauerfield International Airport

The distance from Makeeff Airport () to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 7158 miles or 11520 kilometers or 6216 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 Mercer ( United States ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mercer and Port Vila takes around 16 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Makeeff Airport, Mercer, United States to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 16 hours 27 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		11520 km
Statute Miles		7158 miles
Nautical Miles		6216 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 27 minutes

Makeeff Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - to VLI Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - VLI

Time difference between Mercer (United States) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 16 Hours.
Port Vila time is 16 Hours ahead of Mercer.

Location	Local Time
Mercer (United States)	2026-03-20, 02:57:24 CDT
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-03-20, 18:57:24 +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

Makeeff Airport ( / 2ND2) Mercer, United States

Destination

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