Distance From Sado Airport to Bauerfield International Airport, SDS - VLI Distance

The distance from Sado Airport (SDS) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 4314 miles or 6942 kilometers or 3746 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 Sado ( Japan ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sado and Port Vila takes around 9 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sado Airport, Sado, Japan to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 9 hours 55 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 • SDS - VLI

Kilometers		6942 km
Statute Miles		4314 miles
Nautical Miles		3746 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 55 minutes

Sado Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - SDS to VLI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sado, Japan and Port Vila, Vanuatu. .

Nonstop flight route between Sado, Japan and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SDS - VLI

Time difference between Sado (Japan) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 2 Hours.
Port Vila time is 2 Hours ahead of Sado.

Location	Local Time
Sado (Japan)	2026-11-01, 07:20:57 JST
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-11-01, 09:20:57 +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

Sado Airport (SDS / RJSD) Sado, Japan

Destination

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