CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,167 km
5,696 miles
VAV
Vava'u Island
Tonga
Distance
9,167 km
5,696 mi / 4,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
114°
east southeast

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CAN VAV
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Vava'u International Airport
IATA Code CAN VAV
ICAO Code ZGGG NFTV
City Guangzhou Vava'u Island
Country China Tonga
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 50 ft 236 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -18.590000, -173.960000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Vava'u Island (VAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 9,167 kilometers (5,696 miles / 4,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 China 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 12:19 in Guangzhou, it's 17:19 in Vava'u Island. The 5-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 Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 298° (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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Vava'u International Airport (VAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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