Flights to Mata-Utu
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Mata-Utu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Hihifo Airport (WLS), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,890 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hihifo Airport | WLS | 5 km (3 mi) | 6,890 ft | 79 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,890 ft, WLS handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 79 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Mata-Utu
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mata-Utu to Suva | Fiji | 791 km (491 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Mata-Utu to Apia | Samoa | 480 km (299 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Mata-Utu to Nuku‘alofa | Tonga | 880 km (547 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Mata-Utu to Pago Pago | American Samoa | 601 km (374 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Mata-Utu to Funafuti | Tuvalu | 732 km (455 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Mata-Utu to Alofi | Niue | 926 km (575 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Mata-Utu to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 17,682 km (10,987 mi) | about 23 h 25 min |
| Mata-Utu to São Paulo | Brazil | 13,170 km (8,183 mi) | about 17 h 38 min |
| Mata-Utu to Johannesburg | South Africa | 14,903 km (9,260 mi) | about 19 h 51 min |
| Mata-Utu to Jakarta | Indonesia | 8,445 km (5,247 mi) | about 11 h 35 min |
| Mata-Utu to Lima | Peru | 10,667 km (6,628 mi) | about 14 h 26 min |
| Mata-Utu to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 13,506 km (8,392 mi) | about 18 h 4 min |
| Mata-Utu to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 15,508 km (9,636 mi) | about 20 h 38 min |
| Mata-Utu to Nairobi | Kenya | 16,033 km (9,963 mi) | about 21 h 18 min |
| Mata-Utu to Shanghai | China | 8,286 km (5,149 mi) | about 11 h 22 min |
| Mata-Utu to Chongqing | China | 9,541 km (5,928 mi) | about 12 h 59 min |
| Mata-Utu to Chengdu | China | 9,806 km (6,093 mi) | about 13 h 19 min |
| Mata-Utu to Beijing | China | 9,118 km (5,666 mi) | about 12 h 26 min |
| Mata-Utu to Guangzhou | China | 8,676 km (5,391 mi) | about 11 h 52 min |
| Mata-Utu to Shenzhen | China | 8,575 km (5,328 mi) | about 11 h 45 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Mata-Utu?
Hihifo Airport (WLS) is the closest large airport at 5 km (3 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is WLS from Mata-Utu city centre?
5 km (3 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Mata-Utu on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.