Kahului to Port Vila (OGG–VLI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Kahului to Port Vila
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
3,579 mi 7h 40m nonstop +21h ahead

OGG–VLI has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OGG to VLI.
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Two-Stop Connections
12
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Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OGG → VLI
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
VLI → OGG
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OGG delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+21h
Port Vila is 21 hours ahead of Kahului.
OGG: HST · VLI: +11

When it's 6:00 PM in Kahului, it's 3:00 PM (next day) in Port Vila.
Distance & Flight Time
3,579 mi / 5,760 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 40m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Vanuatu visa-free for up to 30 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds are required. At Port Vila Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) on Efate Island, immigration stamps your passport after a brief document check.

The 30-day stay can be extended up to 120 days total at the Department of Immigration and Passport Services in Port Vila. Extensions cost about $40 per month. Vanuatu is a Y-shaped archipelago of more than 80 islands in the South Pacific between Fiji and New Caledonia. Mount Yasur on Tanna Island is one of the world's most accessible active volcanoes, with strombolian eruptions visible from the crater rim multiple times per hour. Espiritu Santo has the SS President Coolidge wreck dive, one of the largest accessible shipwrecks on earth.

No direct flights connect the US to Vanuatu. The most efficient routing from North America goes through Nadi, Fiji on Fiji Airways (about 3 hours from Nadi to Port Vila). Fiji Airways connects from Los Angeles (LAX) to Nadi in about 10 hours 30 minutes. Sydney to Port Vila runs about 3 hours on Aircalin or Qantas. Auckland to Port Vila runs about 3 hours on Air New Zealand or Fiji Airways. Total travel time from the US West Coast runs 18 to 24 hours. Vanuatu uses the vatu (VUV), trading at roughly 120 VUV per $1. The vatu has no subunit. Card payments work at hotels and resorts in Port Vila and Luganville. Outside these towns, cash is the only option. ATMs exist in Port Vila and Luganville only. Inter-island flights on domestic carriers connect the main islands.

OGG–VLI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kahului to Port Vila route.
Route details
Distance3,579 mi / 5,760 km
Flight time7h 40m
Time difference+21 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: OGG
IATA / ICAOOGG / PHOG
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation54 ft / 16 m
Destination: VLI
IATA / ICAOVLI / NVVV
TimezonePacific/Efate
Elevation70 ft / 21 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OGG to VLI flights.
Nonstop flights from Kahului International Airport to Bauerfield International Airport take about 7h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 3,579 miles.
Port Vila is 21 hours ahead of Kahului.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from OGG to VLI

Kahului International Airport (OGG) and Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OGG to VLI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OGG to VLI is about 7 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,579 miles (5,760 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.