ATL
Atlanta
United States
11,772 km
7,315 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
11,772 km
7,315 mi / 6,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/New_York
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

ATL VAU
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code ATL VAU
ICAO Code KATL NFNV
City Atlanta Vatukoula
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 1,026 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Atlanta (ATL) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 11,772 kilometers (7,315 miles / 6,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west 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 05:40 in Atlanta, it's 22:40 in Vatukoula. 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.

The return flight from Vatukoula (VAU) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 59° (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 Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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