Distance From Watkins Airport to Bauerfield International Airport

The distance from Watkins Airport () to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 5863 miles or 9435 kilometers or 5092 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 Sterling ( United States ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sterling and Port Vila takes around 13 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Watkins Airport, Sterling, United States to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 13 hours 28 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		9435 km
Statute Miles		5863 miles
Nautical Miles		5092 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 28 minutes

Watkins Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - to VLI Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - VLI

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

Location	Local Time
Sterling (United States)	2025-12-04, 22:31:32 AKST
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2025-12-05, 18:31:32 +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

Watkins Airport ( / ) Sterling, United States

Destination

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