BUD
Budapest
Hungary
16,155 km
10,038 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
16,155 km
10,038 mi / 8,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
38°
northeast

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BUD VAU
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code BUD VAU
ICAO Code LHBP NFNV
City Budapest Vatukoula
Country Hungary Fiji
Timezone Europe/Budapest Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 495 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Budapest (BUD) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 16,155 kilometers (10,038 miles / 8,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Hungary 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 14:40 in Budapest, it's 01:40 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 Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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