BAH
Manama
Bahrain
14,518 km
9,021 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
14,518 km
9,021 mi / 7,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Bahrain
Heading
91°
east

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BAH VAU
Airport Name Bahrain International Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code BAH VAU
ICAO Code OBBI NFNV
City Manama Vatukoula
Country Bahrain Fiji
Timezone Asia/Bahrain Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 6 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 26.270000, 50.630000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Manama (BAH) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) in Manama, Bahrain to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 14,518 kilometers (9,021 miles / 7,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:26 in Manama, it's 06:26 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.

The return flight from Vatukoula (VAU) to Manama (BAH) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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