ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
15,491 km
9,626 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
15,491 km
9,626 mi / 8,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
106°
east southeast

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ADD VAU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code ADD VAU
ICAO Code HAAB NFNV
City Addis Ababa Vatukoula
Country Ethiopia Fiji
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 7,630 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 15,491 kilometers (9,626 miles / 8,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Ethiopia with Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:09 in Addis Ababa, it's 05:09 in Vatukoula. With a 9-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 7,474 feet between the two airports. Vatukoula Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Vatukoula (VAU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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