PDX
Portland
United States
8,813 km
5,476 miles
VAV
Vava'u Island
Tonga
Distance
8,813 km
5,476 mi / 4,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

PDX VAV
Airport Name Portland International Airport Vava'u International Airport
IATA Code PDX VAV
ICAO Code KPDX NFTV
City Portland Vava'u Island
Country United States Tonga
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 31 ft 236 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 -18.590000, -173.960000

Portland (PDX) to Vava'u Island (VAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 8,813 kilometers (5,476 miles / 4,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Tonga. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:32 in Portland, it's 08:32 in Vava'u Island. With a 21-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 Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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