Distance From Taku Lodge Seaplane Base to Bauerfield International Airport, TKL - VLI Distance

The distance from Taku Lodge Seaplane Base (TKL) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 6192 miles or 9966 kilometers or 5378 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 Taku Lodge ( United States ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Taku Lodge and Port Vila takes around 14 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Taku Lodge Seaplane Base, Taku Lodge, United States to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 14 hours 14 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 • TKL - VLI

Kilometers		9966 km
Statute Miles		6192 miles
Nautical Miles		5378 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 14 minutes

Taku Lodge Seaplane Base to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - TKL to VLI Flight Path

Location of Taku Lodge Seaplane Base & Bauerfield International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Taku Lodge to Port Vila nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Taku Lodge, United States and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TKL - VLI

Time difference between Taku Lodge (United States) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 20 Hours.
Port Vila time is 20 Hours ahead of Taku Lodge.

Location	Local Time
Taku Lodge (United States)	2026-11-08, 15:31:38 AKST
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-11-09, 11:31:38 +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

Taku Lodge Seaplane Base (TKL / TKL) Taku Lodge, United States

Destination

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