CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
15,860 km
9,855 miles
VAV
Vava'u Island
Tonga
Distance
15,860 km
9,855 mi / 8,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
10°
north

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CPH VAV
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Vava'u International Airport
IATA Code CPH VAV
ICAO Code EKCH NFTV
City Copenhagen Vava'u Island
Country Denmark Tonga
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 17 ft 236 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -18.590000, -173.960000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Vava'u Island (VAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 15,860 kilometers (9,855 miles / 8,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Denmark 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 05:35 in Copenhagen, it's 17:35 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 Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 354° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Vava'u International Airport (VAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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