The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 16,512 kilometers (10,260 miles / 8,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 Germany 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 03:02 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 15:02 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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 357° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Vava'u International Airport (VAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.