ACC
Accra
Ghana
18,179 km
11,296 miles
VLI
Port Vila
Vanuatu
Distance
18,179 km
11,296 mi / 9,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Accra
Heading
138°
southeast

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ACC VLI
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Port Vila Bauerfield Airport
IATA Code ACC VLI
ICAO Code DGAA NVVV
City Accra Port Vila
Country Ghana Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Efate
Elevation 205 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -17.700000, 168.320000

Accra (ACC) to Port Vila (VLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) in Port Vila, Vanuatu is 18,179 kilometers (11,296 miles / 9,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ghana with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:31 in Accra, it's 18:31 in Port Vila. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Port Vila (VLI) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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