Distance From Ruili Jingcheng Heliport to Bauerfield International Airport

The distance from Ruili Jingcheng Heliport () to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 5557 miles or 8943 kilometers or 4826 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 Dehong (Ruili) ( China ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dehong (Ruili) and Port Vila takes around 12 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ruili Jingcheng Heliport, Dehong (Ruili), China to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 12 hours 46 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		8943 km
Statute Miles		5557 miles
Nautical Miles		4826 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 46 minutes

Ruili Jingcheng Heliport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - to VLI Flight Path

Location of Ruili Jingcheng Heliport & Bauerfield International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Dehong (Ruili) to Port Vila nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Dehong (Ruili), China and Port Vila, Vanuatu. .

Nonstop flight route between Dehong (Ruili), China and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - VLI

Time difference between Dehong (Ruili) (China) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 5 Hours.
Port Vila time is 5 Hours ahead of Dehong (Ruili).

Location	Local Time
Dehong (Ruili) (China)	2026-03-16, 11:14:12 +06
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-03-16, 16:14:12 +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

Ruili Jingcheng Heliport ( / ) Dehong (Ruili), China

Destination

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