Suva to Port Vila: ocean shipping schedules
Ocean shipping from Suva to Port Vila takes about 5 days in transit (2 carriers sail this lane, incl. Pacific Direct Line, Swire Shipping), based on 33 tracked sailings. The fastest observed carrier is Pacific Direct Line at 5 days. Compare all carriers and upcoming departures below.
Oceania lane · schedule data as of Jul 28, 2026.
How long does shipping from Suva to Port Vila take?
Shipping a container from Suva to Port Vila takes about 5 days port to port on a typical sailing. The fastest carrier we track, Pacific Direct Line, does it in about 5 days. Transit varies by carrier and service loop. Compare each line below.
| Carrier | Transit time | Sailings |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Direct Line | 5 days | 32 |
| Swire Shipping | 58 days | 1 |
- Fastest carrier: Pacific Direct Line, about 5 days port to port.
- Most sailings: Pacific Direct Line, 32 tracked sailings across 2 services.
Carriers on Suva → Port Vila
Every line running this lane, ranked by how many sailings we track, with each carrier's service count and median port-to-port transit.
| Carrier | Sailings | Services | Median transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Direct Line | 32 | 2 | 5 days |
| Swire Shipping | 1 | 1 | 58 days |
Transit by carrier
Upcoming departures
The next confirmed sailings on this lane: vessel, carrier, service loop, and dates.
| Vessel | Carrier | Service | Departs | Arrives | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPITAINE TASMAN | Pacific Direct Line | NZPAC | Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 5, 2026 | 5d |
| CAPITAINE TASMAN | Pacific Direct Line | NZPAC | Sep 21, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | 10d |
| CAPITAINE TUPAIA | Pacific Direct Line | AUSPAC | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | 5d |
| CAPITAINE TUPAIA | Pacific Direct Line | AUSPAC | Aug 30, 2026 | Sep 5, 2026 | 6d |
| IMUA | Swire Shipping | NZ to Pacific | Jul 20, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 | 58d |
| NEPTUNE MATUA | Pacific Direct Line | NZPAC | Sep 8, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 | 9d |
| NPDL TAHITI | Pacific Direct Line | NZPAC | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 | 8d |
| NPDL TAHITI | Pacific Direct Line | NZPAC | Jul 29, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | 8d |
| NPDL TAHITI | Pacific Direct Line | NZPAC | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 | 8d |
| NPDL TAHITI | Pacific Direct Line | NZPAC | Aug 26, 2026 | Sep 5, 2026 | 10d |
Suva to Port Vila: FAQ
How long does shipping from Suva to Port Vila take?
Typical ocean transit on the Suva–Port Vila lane is around 5 days port to port, though it varies by carrier and service loop. See the carrier table above for each line's median.
Which carriers sail Suva to Port Vila?
2 carriers run this lane, including Pacific Direct Line, Swire Shipping.
How often do ships depart Suva to Port Vila?
Across the schedule window we track about 33 sailings on this lane from 2 carriers, so departures run multiple times per week.