The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 9,184 kilometers (5,707 miles / 4,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 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 20:23 in Salt Lake City, it's 16:23 in Vava'u Island. With a 20-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 3,995 feet between the two airports. Vava'u International Airport sits lower than Salt Lake City International Airport.

The return flight from Vava'u Island (VAV) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 42° (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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Vava'u International Airport (VAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.