Distance From Vailala Airstrip to Queen Beatrix International Airport

The distance from Vailala Airstrip () to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) is 10002 miles or 16097 kilometers or 8686 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 Hepa ( Papua New Guinea ) to Oranjestad ( Aruba )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hepa and Oranjestad takes around 22 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vailala Airstrip, Hepa, Papua New Guinea to Queen Beatrix International Airport, Oranjestad, Aruba is 22 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 • - AUA

Kilometers		16097 km
Statute Miles		10002 miles
Nautical Miles		8686 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 59 minutes

Vailala Airstrip to Queen Beatrix International Airport Flight Route Map - to AUA Flight Path

Location of Vailala Airstrip & Queen Beatrix International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Hepa to Oranjestad nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Hepa, Papua New Guinea and Oranjestad, Aruba. .

Nonstop flight route between Hepa, Papua New Guinea and Oranjestad, Aruba.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - AUA

Time difference between Hepa (Papua New Guinea) and Oranjestad (Aruba) is 14 Hours.
Oranjestad time is 14 Hours behind Hepa.

Location	Local Time
Hepa (Papua New Guinea)	2026-05-06, 19:20:14 +10
Oranjestad (Aruba)	2026-05-06, 05:20:14 AST

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

Vailala Airstrip ( / AYVA) Hepa, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA / TNCA) Oranjestad, Aruba