DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
14,901 km
9,259 miles
VAV
Vava'u Island
Tonga
Distance
14,901 km
9,259 mi / 8,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

DXB VAV
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Vava'u International Airport
IATA Code DXB VAV
ICAO Code OMDB NFTV
City Dubai Vava'u Island
Country United Arab Emirates Tonga
Timezone Asia/Dubai Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 34 ft 236 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 -18.590000, -173.960000

Dubai (DXB) to Vava'u Island (VAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 14,901 kilometers (9,259 miles / 8,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 United Arab Emirates 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 07:08 in Dubai, it's 16:08 in Vava'u Island. With a 9-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 Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 288° (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 Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Vava'u International Airport (VAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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