VAV
Vava'u Island
Tonga
16,061 km
9,980 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
16,061 km
9,980 mi / 8,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
344°
north northwest

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VAV WAW
Airport Name Vava'u International Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code VAV WAW
ICAO Code NFTV EPWA
City Vava'u Island Warsaw
Country Tonga Poland
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 236 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -18.590000, -173.960000 52.170000, 20.970000

Vava'u Island (VAV) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 16,061 kilometers (9,980 miles / 8,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:14 in Vava'u Island, it's 02:14 in Warsaw. 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 Warsaw (WAW) to Vava'u Island (VAV) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Vava'u International Airport (VAV) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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