Distance From Ness Landing Seaplane Base to Bauerfield International Airport

The distance from Ness Landing Seaplane Base () to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 7790 miles or 12537 kilometers or 6765 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 Rapid River ( United States ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rapid River and Port Vila takes around 17 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ness Landing Seaplane Base, Rapid River, United States to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 17 hours 54 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		12537 km
Statute Miles		7790 miles
Nautical Miles		6765 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 54 minutes

Ness Landing Seaplane Base to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - to VLI Flight Path

Location of Ness Landing Seaplane Base & Bauerfield International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rapid River to Port Vila nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - VLI

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

Location	Local Time
Rapid River (United States)	2026-06-23, 07:20:05 CDT
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-06-23, 23:20:05 +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

Ness Landing Seaplane Base ( / 3MI9) Rapid River, United States

Destination

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