MCT
Muscat
Oman
14,595 km
9,069 miles
VAV
Vava'u Island
Tonga
Distance
14,595 km
9,069 mi / 7,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

MCT VAV
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Vava'u International Airport
IATA Code MCT VAV
ICAO Code OOMS NFTV
City Muscat Vava'u Island
Country Oman Tonga
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 48 ft 236 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -18.590000, -173.960000

Muscat (MCT) to Vava'u Island (VAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 14,595 kilometers (9,069 miles / 7,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Oman 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 08:20 in Muscat, it's 17:20 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 Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 285° (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 Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Vava'u International Airport (VAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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