Distance From Pala Airport to Bauerfield International Airport, PLF - VLI Distance

The distance from Pala Airport (PLF) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 10562 miles or 16998 kilometers or 9172 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 Pala ( Chad ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pala and Port Vila takes around 24 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Pala Airport, Pala, Chad to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 24 hours 16 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 • PLF - VLI

Kilometers		16998 km
Statute Miles		10562 miles
Nautical Miles		9172 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 16 minutes

Pala Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - PLF to VLI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Pala, Chad and Port Vila, Vanuatu. .

Nonstop flight route between Pala, Chad and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PLF - VLI

Time difference between Pala (Chad) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 10 Hours.
Port Vila time is 10 Hours ahead of Pala.

Location	Local Time
Pala (Chad)	2026-01-29, 06:51:36 WAT
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-01-29, 16:51:36 +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

Pala Airport (PLF / FTTP) Pala, Chad

Destination

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