Distance From Port St Johns Airport to Bauerfield International Airport, JOH - VLI Distance

The distance from Port St Johns Airport (JOH) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 8071 miles or 12989 kilometers or 7009 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 Port St Johns ( South Africa ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Port St Johns and Port Vila takes around 18 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Port St Johns Airport, Port St Johns, South Africa to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 18 hours 33 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 • JOH - VLI

Kilometers		12989 km
Statute Miles		8071 miles
Nautical Miles		7009 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 33 minutes

Port St Johns Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - JOH to VLI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Port St Johns, South Africa and Port Vila, Vanuatu. .

Nonstop flight route between Port St Johns, South Africa and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JOH - VLI

Time difference between Port St Johns (South Africa) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 9 Hours.
Port Vila time is 9 Hours ahead of Port St Johns.

Location	Local Time
Port St Johns (South Africa)	2026-05-04, 14:06:15 SAST
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-05-04, 23:06:15 +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

Port St Johns Airport (JOH / FAPJ) Port St Johns, South Africa

Destination

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