BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,542 km
7,793 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
12,542 km
7,793 mi / 6,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/New_York
Heading
266°
west

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BWI VAU
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code BWI VAU
ICAO Code KBWI NFNV
City Baltimore Vatukoula
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 143 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Baltimore (BWI) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 12,542 kilometers (7,793 miles / 6,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 09:50 in Baltimore, it's 02:50 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 Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 54° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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