BAH
Manama
Bahrain
15,376 km
9,554 miles
VAV
Vava'u Island
Tonga
Distance
15,376 km
9,554 mi / 8,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Bahrain
Heading
89°
east

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BAH VAV
Airport Name Bahrain International Airport Vava'u International Airport
IATA Code BAH VAV
ICAO Code OBBI NFTV
City Manama Vava'u Island
Country Bahrain Tonga
Timezone Asia/Bahrain Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 6 ft 236 ft
Coordinates 26.270000, 50.630000 -18.590000, -173.960000

Manama (BAH) to Vava'u Island (VAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) in Manama, Bahrain to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 15,376 kilometers (9,554 miles / 8,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:02 in Manama, it's 22:02 in Vava'u Island. With a 10-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 Manama (BAH) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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