CDG
Paris
France
16,486 km
10,244 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
16,486 km
10,244 mi / 8,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Paris
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CDG VAU
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code CDG VAU
ICAO Code LFPG NFNV
City Paris Vatukoula
Country France Fiji
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 392 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Paris (CDG) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 16,486 kilometers (10,244 miles / 8,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 France 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 14:20 in Paris, it's 01:20 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 Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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