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Vava'u International Airport (VAV)
Vava'u International Airport is an international airport serving Vava'u Island (Vava'u), Tonga. Its IATA code is VAV and its ICAO code is NFTV. It has one runway, 1,705 m long.
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- ICAONFTV
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- VAV
- ICAO code
- NFTV
- City
- Vava'u Island
- Region / province
- Vava'u
- Country / territory
- Tonga
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 18.5853° S, 173.9620° W
- Elevation
- 72 m (236 ft)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Tongatapu (UTC+13:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 1,705 m (5,593 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 1,705 m5,593 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,345 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 10 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,787 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,295 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 5 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Flight information (AFIS) AFIS | 118.100 MHz |
| FSS | 322.600 MHz |
Air freight to and from Vava'u International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Vava'u Island through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Tonga
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fua'amotu International Airport | TBU | 320 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Vava'u International Airport?
The IATA code of Vava'u International Airport is VAV and its ICAO code is NFTV. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Vava'u International Airport located?
Vava'u International Airport is in Vava'u Island, Vava'u, Tonga, at coordinates 18.5853° S, 173.9620° W and an elevation of 72 m (236 ft).
How far is Vava'u International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Vava'u International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,295 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,787 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,345 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 12 h 5 min.
How long is the runway at Vava'u International Airport?
The longest runway at Vava'u International Airport is 1,705 m (5,593 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Vava'u International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Vava'u International Airport (VAV) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.