BNE
Brisbane
Australia
3,497 km
2,173 miles
VAV
Vava'u Island
Tonga
Distance
3,497 km
2,173 mi / 1,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

BNE VAV
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Vava'u International Airport
IATA Code BNE VAV
ICAO Code YBBN NFTV
City Brisbane Vava'u Island
Country Australia Tonga
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 13 ft 236 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -18.590000, -173.960000

Brisbane (BNE) to Vava'u Island (VAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 3,497 kilometers (2,173 miles / 1,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Australia with Tonga. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:44 in Brisbane, it's 10:44 in Vava'u Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vava'u Island (VAV) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 248° (west 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 Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Vava'u International Airport (VAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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