LAS
Las Vegas
United States
9,996 km
6,211 miles
SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
Distance
9,996 km
6,211 mi / 5,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LAS SWJ
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Southwest Bay Airport
IATA Code LAS SWJ
ICAO Code KLAS NVSX
City Las Vegas Malekula Island
Country United States Vanuatu
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Efate
Elevation 2,181 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 -16.490000, 167.450000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 9,996 kilometers (6,211 miles / 5,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 01:59 in Las Vegas, it's 20:59 in Malekula Island. 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 2,181 feet between the two airports. Southwest Bay Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Malekula Island (SWJ) 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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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