AVL
Asheville
United States
12,028 km
7,474 miles
NAN
Nadi
Fiji
Distance
12,028 km
7,474 mi / 6,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/New_York
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

AVL NAN
Airport Name Asheville Regional Airport Nadi International Airport
IATA Code AVL NAN
ICAO Code KAVL NFFN
City Asheville Nadi
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 2,164 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 35.440000, -82.540000 -17.760000, 177.440000

Asheville (AVL) to Nadi (NAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) in Asheville, United States to Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji is 12,028 kilometers (7,474 miles / 6,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 05:32 in Asheville, it's 22:32 in Nadi. 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 2,105 feet between the two airports. Nadi International Airport sits lower than Asheville Regional Airport.

The return flight from Nadi (NAN) to Asheville (AVL) 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 Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) and Nadi International Airport (NAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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