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Bauerfield International Airport (VLI)
Bauerfield International Airport is an international airport serving Port Vila (Shefa), Vanuatu. Its IATA code is VLI and its ICAO code is NVVV. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,600 m long.
- IATAVLI
- ICAONVVV
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- VLI
- ICAO code
- NVVV
- City
- Port Vila
- Region / province
- Shefa
- Country / territory
- Vanuatu
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 17.6993° S, 168.3200° E
- Elevation
- 21 m (70 ft)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Efate (UTC+11:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,600 m (8,530 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 2,600 m8,530 ft | Asphalt |
| 11R/29L | 1,009 m3,310 ft | Grass |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
7,579 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h
Hanoi (HAN)
8,067 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
7,476 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 50 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Flight information (AFIS) AFIS | 120.700 MHz |
| Flight information (AFIS) AFIS | 1,133.900 MHz |
| Common traffic advisory CTAF | 120.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 120.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 1,133.900 MHz |
Air freight to and from Bauerfield International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Port Vila through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Vanuatu
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santo Pekoa International Airport | SON | 271 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Bauerfield International Airport?
The IATA code of Bauerfield International Airport is VLI and its ICAO code is NVVV. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Bauerfield International Airport located?
Bauerfield International Airport is in Port Vila, Shefa, Vanuatu, at coordinates 17.6993° S, 168.3200° E and an elevation of 21 m (70 ft).
How far is Bauerfield International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Bauerfield International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 7,476 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 8,067 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,579 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 9 h 50 min.
How long is the runway at Bauerfield International Airport?
The longest runway at Bauerfield International Airport is 2,600 m (8,530 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Bauerfield International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.