Distance From Santa Cruz Airport to Bauerfield International Airport

The distance from Santa Cruz Airport () to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 6778 miles or 10908 kilometers or 5886 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 Melchor Muzquiz ( Mexico ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melchor Muzquiz and Port Vila takes around 15 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Cruz Airport, Melchor Muzquiz, Mexico to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 15 hours 34 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		10908 km
Statute Miles		6778 miles
Nautical Miles		5886 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 34 minutes

Santa Cruz Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - to VLI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Melchor Muzquiz, Mexico and Port Vila, Vanuatu. .

Nonstop flight route between Melchor Muzquiz, Mexico and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - VLI

Time difference between Melchor Muzquiz (Mexico) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 16 Hours.
Port Vila time is 16 Hours ahead of Melchor Muzquiz.

Location	Local Time
Melchor Muzquiz (Mexico)	2026-09-17, 03:55:06 CDT
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-09-17, 19:55:06 +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

Santa Cruz Airport ( / ) Melchor Muzquiz, Mexico

Destination

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