The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 10,039 kilometers (6,238 miles / 5,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:43 in Santiago, it's 12:43 in Vava'u Island. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,319 feet between the two airports. Vava'u International Airport sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Vava'u Island (VAV) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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