PVG
Shanghai
China
8,804 km
5,470 miles
VAV
Vava'u Island
Tonga
Distance
8,804 km
5,470 mi / 4,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PVG VAV
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Vava'u International Airport
IATA Code PVG VAV
ICAO Code ZSPD NFTV
City Shanghai Vava'u Island
Country China Tonga
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 13 ft 236 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -18.590000, -173.960000

Shanghai (PVG) to Vava'u Island (VAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 8,804 kilometers (5,470 miles / 4,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 China 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 14:29 in Shanghai, it's 19:29 in Vava'u Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vava'u Island (VAV) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 308° (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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Vava'u International Airport (VAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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