Airport Comparison
Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 14,732 kilometers (9,154 miles / 7,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.
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 Brazil with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 17:29 in Belo Horizonte, it's 07:29 in Malekula Island. With a 14-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 2,715 feet between the two airports. Southwest Bay Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.
The return flight from Malekula Island (SWJ) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 138° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.