Distance From Shirakawa Gliderport to Bauerfield International Airport

The distance from Shirakawa Gliderport () to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 4285 miles or 6896 kilometers or 3721 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 Kumamoto ( Japan ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kumamoto and Port Vila takes around 9 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shirakawa Gliderport, Kumamoto, Japan to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 9 hours 51 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		6896 km
Statute Miles		4285 miles
Nautical Miles		3721 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 51 minutes

Shirakawa Gliderport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - to VLI Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - VLI

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

Location	Local Time
Kumamoto (Japan)	2025-12-14, 20:55:56 JST
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2025-12-14, 22:55:56 +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

Shirakawa Gliderport ( / ) Kumamoto, Japan

Destination

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