ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
18,180 km
11,297 miles
VAV
Vava'u Island
Tonga
Distance
18,180 km
11,297 mi / 9,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ VAV
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Vava'u International Airport
IATA Code ABJ VAV
ICAO Code DIAP NFTV
City Abidjan Vava'u Island
Country Ivory Coast Tonga
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 21 ft 236 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -18.590000, -173.960000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Vava'u Island (VAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 18,180 kilometers (11,297 miles / 9,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 Ivory Coast with Tonga. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:42 in Abidjan, it's 12:42 in Vava'u Island. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Vava'u Island (VAV) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 143° (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 Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Vava'u International Airport (VAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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