ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
15,351 km
9,539 miles
VAV
Vava'u Island
Tonga
Distance
15,351 km
9,539 mi / 8,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ARN VAV
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Vava'u International Airport
IATA Code ARN VAV
ICAO Code ESSA NFTV
City Stockholm Vava'u Island
Country Sweden Tonga
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 137 ft 236 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -18.590000, -173.960000

Stockholm (ARN) to Vava'u Island (VAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 15,351 kilometers (9,539 miles / 8,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:35 in Stockholm, it's 23:35 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 Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 351° (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 Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Vava'u International Airport (VAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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