# Distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Port Vila (VLI)

> 13,153 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,153 km / 8,173 mi / 7,102 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 98° (east)
- **Return heading**: 289° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → Vanuatu
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 08:22 in Abu Dhabi, it's 15:22 in Port Vila)
- **Elevation difference**: 18 ft (VLI is lower than AUH)

## Airports

### [Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/auh-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-international-airport/1ef266df-8073-608c-a7bf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO: OMAA
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates: 24.430000, 54.650000
- Elevation: 88 ft

### [Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI)](https://flightduration.online/airport/vli-port-vila-port-vila-bauerfield-airport/1ef266df-74e7-68f8-a75a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Port Vila, Vanuatu
- ICAO: NVVV
- Timezone: Pacific/Efate
- Coordinates: -17.700000, 168.320000
- Elevation: 70 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:22 in Abu Dhabi, it's 15:22 in Port Vila.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/auh-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-international-airport/1ef266df-8073-608c-a7bf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI)](https://flightduration.online/airport/vli-port-vila-port-vila-bauerfield-airport/1ef266df-74e7-68f8-a75a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)