Airport Comparison
| CCS | VAV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport | Vava'u International Airport |
| IATA Code | CCS | VAV |
| ICAO Code | SVMI | NFTV |
| City | Caracas | Vava'u Island |
| Country | Venezuela | Tonga |
| Timezone | America/Caracas | Pacific/Tongatapu |
| Elevation | 235 ft | 236 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.600000, -66.990000 | -18.590000, -173.960000 |
Caracas (CCS) to Vava'u Island (VAV) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 12,154 kilometers (7,552 miles / 6,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.
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 Venezuela with Tonga. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 22:00 in Caracas, it's 15:00 in Vava'u Island. With a 17-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 Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) and Vava'u International Airport (VAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.