LAS
Las Vegas
United States
9,948 km
6,181 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
9,948 km
6,181 mi / 5,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LAS SON
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code LAS SON
ICAO Code KLAS NVSS
City Las Vegas Luganville
Country United States Vanuatu
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Efate
Elevation 2,181 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 9,948 kilometers (6,181 miles / 5,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:51 in Las Vegas, it's 17:51 in Luganville. With a 19-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 1,997 feet between the two airports. Santo Pekoa International Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Luganville (SON) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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