Distance From Nuku Hiva Airport to Bauerfield International Airport, NHV - VLI Distance

The distance from Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 3504 miles or 5639 kilometers or 3043 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 Nuku Hiva ( French Polynesia ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nuku Hiva and Port Vila takes around 8 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nuku Hiva Airport, Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 8 hours 3 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 • NHV - VLI

Kilometers		5639 km
Statute Miles		3504 miles
Nautical Miles		3043 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 3 minutes

Nuku Hiva Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - NHV to VLI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia and Port Vila, Vanuatu. .

Nonstop flight route between Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NHV - VLI

Time difference between Nuku Hiva (French Polynesia) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 20 Hours 30 Minutes.
Port Vila time is 20 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Nuku Hiva.

Location	Local Time
Nuku Hiva (French Polynesia)	2026-03-18, 09:23:01 -0930
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-03-19, 05:53:01 +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

Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV / NTMD) Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia

Destination

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