HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
9,060 km
5,630 miles
VAV
Vava'u Island
Tonga
Distance
9,060 km
5,630 mi / 4,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HKG VAV
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Vava'u International Airport
IATA Code HKG VAV
ICAO Code VHHH NFTV
City Hong Kong Vava'u Island
Country Hong Kong Tonga
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 28 ft 236 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -18.590000, -173.960000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Vava'u Island (VAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 9,060 kilometers (5,630 miles / 4,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Hong Kong 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 09:51 in Hong Kong, it's 14:51 in Vava'u Island. The 5-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 Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 297° (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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Vava'u International Airport (VAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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