Distance From Sacramento International Airport to Bauerfield International Airport, SMF - VLI Distance

The distance from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 5968 miles or 9605 kilometers or 5183 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 Sacramento ( United States ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sacramento and Port Vila takes around 13 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento, United States to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 13 hours 43 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 • SMF - VLI

Kilometers		9605 km
Statute Miles		5968 miles
Nautical Miles		5183 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 43 minutes

Sacramento International Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - SMF to VLI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sacramento, United States and Port Vila, Vanuatu. .

Nonstop flight route between Sacramento, United States and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMF - VLI

Time difference between Sacramento (United States) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 18 Hours.
Port Vila time is 18 Hours ahead of Sacramento.

Location	Local Time
Sacramento (United States)	2026-08-07, 03:05:55 PDT
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-08-07, 21:05:55 +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

Sacramento International Airport (SMF / KSMF) Sacramento, United States

Destination

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