ATL
Atlanta
United States
11,502 km
7,147 miles
LUC
Laucala Island
Fiji
Distance
11,502 km
7,147 mi / 6,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/New_York
Heading
259°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ATL LUC
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Laucala Island Airport
IATA Code ATL LUC
ICAO Code KATL NFNH
City Atlanta Laucala Island
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 1,026 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 -16.750000, -179.670000

Atlanta (ATL) to Laucala Island (LUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Laucala Island Airport (LUC) in Laucala Island, Fiji is 11,502 kilometers (7,147 miles / 6,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 259°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:09 in Atlanta, it's 21:09 in Laucala Island. With a 17-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 1,016 feet between the two airports. Laucala Island Airport sits lower than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Laucala Island (LUC) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Laucala Island Airport (LUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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