HAM
Hamburg
Germany
16,104 km
10,007 miles
VAV
Vava'u Island
Tonga
Distance
16,104 km
10,007 mi / 8,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
north

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HAM VAV
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Vava'u International Airport
IATA Code HAM VAV
ICAO Code EDDH NFTV
City Hamburg Vava'u Island
Country Germany Tonga
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 53 ft 236 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -18.590000, -173.960000

Hamburg (HAM) to Vava'u Island (VAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 16,104 kilometers (10,007 miles / 8,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 02:17 in Hamburg, it's 14:17 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 Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 356° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Vava'u International Airport (VAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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