Distance From Mal Airport to Bauerfield International Airport, MMV - VLI Distance

The distance from Mal Airport (MMV) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 1989 miles or 3201 kilometers or 1728 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 Mal Island ( Papua New Guinea ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mal Island and Port Vila takes around 4 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mal Airport, Mal Island, Papua New Guinea to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 4 hours 34 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 • MMV - VLI

Kilometers		3201 km
Statute Miles		1989 miles
Nautical Miles		1728 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 34 minutes

Mal Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - MMV to VLI Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MMV - VLI

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

Location	Local Time
Mal Island (Papua New Guinea)	2026-10-27, 18:55:01 +10
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-10-27, 19:55:01 +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

Mal Airport (MMV / AYMM) Mal Island, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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