# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Vava'u Island (VAV)

> 2,324 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,324 km / 1,444 mi / 1,255 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 31° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 206° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Tonga
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 06:24 in Auckland, it's 07:24 in Vava'u Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 213 ft (VAV is higher than AKL)

## Airports

### [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Auckland, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZAA
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -37.010000, 174.790000
- Elevation: 23 ft

### [Vava'u International Airport (VAV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vav-vavau-island-vavau-international-airport/1ef266df-706b-6dba-aff0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Vava'u Island, Tonga
- ICAO: NFTV
- Timezone: Pacific/Tongatapu
- Coordinates: -18.590000, -173.960000
- Elevation: 236 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:24 in Auckland, it's 07:24 in Vava'u Island.

## Related

- [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vava'u International Airport (VAV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vav-vavau-island-vavau-international-airport/1ef266df-706b-6dba-aff0-06bb2780ed98)
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