OSL
Oslo
Norway
12,363 km
7,682 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,363 km
7,682 mi / 6,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
55°
northeast

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OSL VAI
Airport Name Oslo Gardermoen Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code OSL VAI
ICAO Code ENGM AYVN
City Oslo N/A
Country Norway Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Oslo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 681 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 60.190000, 11.100000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Oslo (OSL) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) in Oslo, Norway to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 12,363 kilometers (7,682 miles / 6,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Norway with Papua New Guinea. 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 02:59 in Oslo, it's 11:59 in Vanimo Airport. 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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Oslo (OSL) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) and Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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