Distance From Santa Maria Airport to Bauerfield International Airport, SMA - VLI Distance

The distance from Santa Maria Airport (SMA) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 10873 miles or 17498 kilometers or 9442 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 Vila do Porto ( Portugal ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vila do Porto and Port Vila takes around 24 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Maria Airport, Vila do Porto, Portugal to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 24 hours 59 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 • SMA - VLI

Kilometers		17498 km
Statute Miles		10873 miles
Nautical Miles		9442 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 59 minutes

Santa Maria Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - SMA to VLI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Vila do Porto, Portugal and Port Vila, Vanuatu. .

Nonstop flight route between Vila do Porto, Portugal and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMA - VLI

Time difference between Vila do Porto (Portugal) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 12 Hours.
Port Vila time is 12 Hours ahead of Vila do Porto.

Location	Local Time
Vila do Porto (Portugal)	2025-12-16, 13:14:32 -01
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2025-12-17, 01:14:32 +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 Maria Airport (SMA / LPAZ) Vila do Porto, Portugal

Destination

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