Distance From Steer Ridge East Airstrip to Bauerfield International Airport

The distance from Steer Ridge East Airstrip () to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 6582 miles or 10592 kilometers or 5716 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 Thompson Springs ( United States ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Thompson Springs and Port Vila takes around 15 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Steer Ridge East Airstrip, Thompson Springs, United States to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 15 hours 7 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		10592 km
Statute Miles		6582 miles
Nautical Miles		5716 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 7 minutes

Steer Ridge East Airstrip to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - to VLI Flight Path

Location of Steer Ridge East Airstrip & Bauerfield International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Thompson Springs to Port Vila nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Thompson Springs, United States and Port Vila, Vanuatu. .

Nonstop flight route between Thompson Springs, United States and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - VLI

Time difference between Thompson Springs (United States) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 17 Hours.
Port Vila time is 17 Hours ahead of Thompson Springs.

Location	Local Time
Thompson Springs (United States)	2026-05-05, 00:09:04 MDT
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-05-05, 17:09:04 +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

Steer Ridge East Airstrip ( / ) Thompson Springs, United States

Destination

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