Distance From Merts Field to Bauerfield International Airport

The distance from Merts Field () to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 7928 miles or 12758 kilometers or 6884 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 Wilmington ( United States ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wilmington and Port Vila takes around 18 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Merts Field, Wilmington, United States to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 18 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 • - VLI

Kilometers		12758 km
Statute Miles		7928 miles
Nautical Miles		6884 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 13 minutes

Merts Field to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - to VLI Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - VLI

Time difference between Wilmington (United States) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 15 Hours.
Port Vila time is 15 Hours ahead of Wilmington.

Location	Local Time
Wilmington (United States)	2026-03-16, 19:21:26 EDT
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-03-17, 10:21:26 +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

Merts Field ( / 3OH9) Wilmington, United States

Destination

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