OSL
Oslo
Norway
15,372 km
9,552 miles
VAV
Vava'u Island
Tonga
Distance
15,372 km
9,552 mi / 8,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
north

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OSL VAV
Airport Name Oslo Gardermoen Airport Vava'u International Airport
IATA Code OSL VAV
ICAO Code ENGM NFTV
City Oslo Vava'u Island
Country Norway Tonga
Timezone Europe/Oslo Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 681 ft 236 ft
Coordinates 60.190000, 11.100000 -18.590000, -173.960000

Oslo (OSL) to Vava'u Island (VAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) in Oslo, Norway to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 15,372 kilometers (9,552 miles / 8,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 Tonga. 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 04:53 in Oslo, it's 16:53 in Vava'u Island. With a 12-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 Oslo (OSL) follows a heading of 356° (north). 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 Vava'u International Airport (VAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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