Distance From Willow Run Airport to Bauerfield International Airport, YIP - VLI Distance

The distance from Willow Run Airport (YIP) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 7952 miles or 12798 kilometers or 6906 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 Detroit ( United States ) to Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Detroit and Port Vila takes around 18 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Willow Run Airport, Detroit, United States to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 18 hours 16 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 • YIP - VLI

Kilometers		12798 km
Statute Miles		7952 miles
Nautical Miles		6906 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 16 minutes

Willow Run Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - YIP to VLI Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • YIP - VLI

Time difference between Detroit (United States) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 15 Hours.
Port Vila time is 15 Hours ahead of Detroit.

Location	Local Time
Detroit (United States)	2026-08-02, 16:18:47 EDT
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-08-03, 07:18:47 +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

Willow Run Airport (YIP / KYIP) Detroit, United States

Destination

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