Distance From Richmond Airport to Bauerfield International Airport

The distance from Richmond Airport () to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 8301 miles or 13358 kilometers or 7208 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 Richmond ( South Africa ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Richmond and Port Vila takes around 19 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Richmond Airport, Richmond, South Africa to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 19 hours 4 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		13358 km
Statute Miles		8301 miles
Nautical Miles		7208 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 4 minutes

Richmond Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - to VLI Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - VLI

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

Location	Local Time
Richmond (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 07:58:03 SAST
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-02-07, 16:58:03 +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

Richmond Airport ( / FARM) Richmond, South Africa

Destination

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