MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
12,910 km
8,022 miles
VAV
Vava'u Island
Tonga
Distance
12,910 km
8,022 mi / 6,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MRU VAV
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Vava'u International Airport
IATA Code MRU VAV
ICAO Code FIMP NFTV
City Port Louis Vava'u Island
Country Mauritius Tonga
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 186 ft 236 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 -18.590000, -173.960000

Port Louis (MRU) to Vava'u Island (VAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 12,910 kilometers (8,022 miles / 6,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:23 in Port Louis, it's 09:23 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 Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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