BRU
Brussels
Belgium
16,056 km
9,977 miles
VLI
Port Vila
Vanuatu
Distance
16,056 km
9,977 mi / 8,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
27°
north northeast

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BRU VLI
Airport Name Brussels Airport Port Vila Bauerfield Airport
IATA Code BRU VLI
ICAO Code EBBR NVVV
City Brussels Port Vila
Country Belgium Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Efate
Elevation 184 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -17.700000, 168.320000

Brussels (BRU) to Port Vila (VLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) in Port Vila, Vanuatu is 16,056 kilometers (9,977 miles / 8,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Belgium with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:59 in Brussels, it's 14:59 in Port Vila. With a 10-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 Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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