Distance From Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville to Bauerfield International Airport, TSV - VLI Distance

The distance from Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 1416 miles or 2279 kilometers or 1230 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 Townsville ( Australia ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Townsville and Port Vila takes around 3 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville, Townsville, Australia to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 3 hours 15 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 • TSV - VLI

Kilometers		2279 km
Statute Miles		1416 miles
Nautical Miles		1230 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 15 minutes

Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - TSV to VLI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Townsville, Australia and Port Vila, Vanuatu. .

Nonstop flight route between Townsville, Australia and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TSV - VLI

Time difference between Townsville (Australia) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 1 Hours.
Port Vila time is 1 Hours ahead of Townsville.

Location	Local Time
Townsville (Australia)	2025-12-15, 08:17:59 AEST
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2025-12-15, 09:17:59 +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

Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV / YBTL) Townsville, Australia

Destination

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