AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
16,097 km
10,002 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
16,097 km
10,002 mi / 8,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
11°
north northeast

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AMS VAU
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code AMS VAU
ICAO Code EHAM NFNV
City Amsterdam Vatukoula
Country Netherlands Fiji
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Fiji
Elevation -11 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 16,097 kilometers (10,002 miles / 8,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:06 in Amsterdam, it's 07:06 in Vatukoula. With a 11-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 Vatukoula (VAU) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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