Distance From Sambú Airport to Bauerfield International Airport, SAX - VLI Distance

The distance from Sambú Airport (SAX) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 7926 miles or 12756 kilometers or 6883 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 Boca de Sábalo ( Panama ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Boca de Sábalo and Port Vila takes around 18 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sambú Airport, Boca de Sábalo, Panama to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 18 hours 13 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 • SAX - VLI

Kilometers		12756 km
Statute Miles		7926 miles
Nautical Miles		6883 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 13 minutes

Sambú Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - SAX to VLI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Boca de Sábalo, Panama and Port Vila, Vanuatu. .

Nonstop flight route between Boca de Sábalo, Panama and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SAX - VLI

Time difference between Boca de Sábalo (Panama) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 16 Hours.
Port Vila time is 16 Hours ahead of Boca de Sábalo.

Location	Local Time
Boca de Sábalo (Panama)	2026-03-15, 09:18:55 EST
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-03-16, 01:18:55 +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

Sambú Airport (SAX / MPSB) Boca de Sábalo, Panama

Destination

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