VLI
Bauerfield International Airport
Port-vila · VanuatuICAO NVVV
Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is an airport serving Port-vila, Vanuatu, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 17° 41' 57.5" S, 168° 19' 12.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 70 feet (21 meters) above sea level. With 20 direct destinations served by 7 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Efate (GMT+11).
Destinations
20
Airlines
7
Elevation ft
70/ 21m
Pacific/Efate
GMT+11
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Airport Details
IATA Code
VLI
ICAO Code
NVVV
City
Port-vila
Country
Vanuatu
Elevation
70 ft
Local Time
03:26 AM (GMT+11)
Coordinates
Latitude:-17.6993°
Longitude:168.3200°
Popular Routes from VLI
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNE | Brisbane, Australia | 1,177 mi | 2h 54m | medium-haul | 295 kg | View |
| HIR | Honiara, Solomon Islands | 795 mi | 2h 0m | short-haul | 326 kg | View |
| AKL | Auckland, New Zealand | 1,387 mi | 3h 18m | medium-haul | 348 kg | View |
| NAN | Nandi, Fiji | 601 mi | 1h 38m | short-haul | 247 kg | View |
| NOU | Noumea, New Caledonia | 327 mi | 1h 7m | short-haul | 134 kg | View |
| SYD | Sydney, Australia | 1,542 mi | 3h 35m | medium-haul | 387 kg | View |
| CCV | Craig Cove, Vanuatu | 102 mi | 0h 42m | short-haul | 42 kg | View |
| DLY | Dillon's Bay, Vanuatu | 86 mi | 0h 40m | short-haul | 35 kg | View |
| EAE | Sangafa, Vanuatu | 42 mi | 0h 35m | short-haul | 17 kg | View |
| IPA | Ipota, Vanuatu | 102 mi | 0h 42m | short-haul | 42 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at VLI
7 active airlines serving Bauerfield International Airport.
Air Caledonie International
SBFrance
Air New Zealand
NZNew Zealand
Air Pacific
FJFiji
Air Vanuatu
NFVanuatu
Qantas
QFAustralia
Solomon Airlines
IESolomon Islands
Virgin Australia
VAAustralia
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Bauerfield International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siwo Airport | EAE | Sangafa | Vanuatu | 67 km |
| Tongoa Airport | TGH | Tongoa Island | Vanuatu | 93 km |
| Valesdir Airport | VLS | Valesdir | Vanuatu | 101 km |
| Lamen Bay Airport | LNB | Lamen Bay | Vanuatu | 125 km |
| Tavie Airport | PBJ | Paama Island | Vanuatu | 140 km |
| Uléi Airport | ULB | Ambryn Island | Vanuatu | 152 km |
| Lamap Airport | LPM | Lamap | Vanuatu | 147 km |
| Dillon's Bay Airport | DLY | Dillon's Bay | Vanuatu | 139 km |
Other Airports in Vanuatu
Mota Lava Airport
MTVAblow
Uléi Airport
ULBAmbryn Island
Aneityum Airport
AUYAnelghowhat
Aniwa Airport
AWDAniwa
Craig Cove Airport
CCVCraig Cove
Dillon's Bay Airport
DLYDillon's Bay
Futuna Airport
FTAFutuna Island
Gaua Island Airport
ZGUGaua Island
Ipota Airport
IPAIpota
Lamap Airport
LPMLamap
Lamen Bay Airport
LNBLamen Bay
Torres Airstrip
TOHLoh/Linua
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 17° 41' 57.5" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 168° 19' 12.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -17.699301
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 168.320007
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Efate
- UTC Offset
- GMT+11
- Current Local Time
- 03:26 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 70 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 21 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Bauerfield International Airport?
The IATA code for Bauerfield International Airport is VLI, and its ICAO code is NVVV. The airport is located in Port-vila, Vanuatu.
How many destinations can you fly to from VLI?
There are 20 direct destinations available from Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) in Port-vila, Vanuatu.
What airlines fly from VLI?
There are 7 airlines operating from VLI, including Air Caledonie International, Air New Zealand, Air Pacific, Air Vanuatu, Qantas, and more.
What timezone is Bauerfield International Airport in?
Bauerfield International Airport is in the Pacific/Efate timezone (GMT+11). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Bauerfield International Airport?
Bauerfield International Airport sits at an elevation of 70 feet (21 meters) above sea level.
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