CAI
Cairo
Egypt
16,341 km
10,154 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
16,341 km
10,154 mi / 8,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
75°
east northeast

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CAI VAU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code CAI VAU
ICAO Code HECA NFNV
City Cairo Vatukoula
Country Egypt Fiji
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 382 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Cairo (CAI) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 16,341 kilometers (10,154 miles / 8,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:43 in Cairo, it's 07:43 in Vatukoula. With a 10-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 Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 299° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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