LIM
Lima
Peru
10,289 km
6,393 miles
VAV
Vava'u Island
Tonga
Distance
10,289 km
6,393 mi / 5,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Lima
Heading
250°
west southwest

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LIM VAV
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Vava'u International Airport
IATA Code LIM VAV
ICAO Code SPJC NFTV
City Lima Vava'u Island
Country Peru Tonga
Timezone America/Lima Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 113 ft 236 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -18.590000, -173.960000

Lima (LIM) to Vava'u Island (VAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 10,289 kilometers (6,393 miles / 5,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Peru with Tonga. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:16 in Lima, it's 12:16 in Vava'u Island. With a 18-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 Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) and Vava'u International Airport (VAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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