CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
8,193 km
5,091 miles
VAV
Vava'u Island
Tonga
Distance
8,193 km
5,091 mi / 4,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CTS VAV
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Vava'u International Airport
IATA Code CTS VAV
ICAO Code RJCC NFTV
City Chitose / Tomakomai Vava'u Island
Country Japan Tonga
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 82 ft 236 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 -18.590000, -173.960000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Vava'u Island (VAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 8,193 kilometers (5,091 miles / 4,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan 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 09:21 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 13:21 in Vava'u Island. The 4-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 Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Vava'u International Airport (VAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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