ALG
Algiers
Algeria
17,984 km
11,175 miles
VAV
Vava'u Island
Tonga
Distance
17,984 km
11,175 mi / 9,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

ALG VAV
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Vava'u International Airport
IATA Code ALG VAV
ICAO Code DAAG NFTV
City Algiers Vava'u Island
Country Algeria Tonga
Timezone Africa/Algiers Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 82 ft 236 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -18.590000, -173.960000

Algiers (ALG) to Vava'u Island (VAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 17,984 kilometers (11,175 miles / 9,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Algeria 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 23:17 in Algiers, it's 11:17 in Vava'u Island. With a 12-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 Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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