AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
2,324 km
1,444 miles
VAV
Vava'u Island
Tonga
Distance
2,324 km
1,444 mi / 1,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL VAV
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Vava'u International Airport
IATA Code AKL VAV
ICAO Code NZAA NFTV
City Auckland Vava'u Island
Country New Zealand Tonga
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 23 ft 236 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -18.590000, -173.960000

Auckland (AKL) to Vava'u Island (VAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 2,324 kilometers (1,444 miles / 1,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Tonga. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:31 in Auckland, it's 13:31 in Vava'u Island.

The return flight from Vava'u Island (VAV) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 206° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Vava'u International Airport (VAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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