JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,507 km
8,393 miles
VLI
Port Vila
Vanuatu
Distance
13,507 km
8,393 mi / 7,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB VLI
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Port Vila Bauerfield Airport
IATA Code JNB VLI
ICAO Code FAOR NVVV
City Johannesburg Port Vila
Country South Africa Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Efate
Elevation 5,558 ft 70 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -17.700000, 168.320000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Port Vila (VLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) in Port Vila, Vanuatu is 13,507 kilometers (8,393 miles / 7,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 South Africa 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 11:05 in Johannesburg, it's 20:05 in Port Vila. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,488 feet between the two airports. Port Vila Bauerfield Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Port Vila (VLI) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 222° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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