CDS
Childress
United States
10,434 km
6,483 miles
NAN
Nadi
Fiji
Distance
10,434 km
6,483 mi / 5,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Chicago
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CDS NAN
Airport Name Childress Municipal Airport Nadi International Airport
IATA Code CDS NAN
ICAO Code KCDS NFFN
City Childress Nadi
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 1,954 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, -100.290000 -17.760000, 177.440000

Childress (CDS) to Nadi (NAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) in Childress, United States to Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji is 10,434 kilometers (6,483 miles / 5,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 21:06 in Childress, it's 15:06 in Nadi. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,895 feet between the two airports. Nadi International Airport sits lower than Childress Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Nadi (NAN) to Childress (CDS) follows a heading of 55° (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 Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) and Nadi International Airport (NAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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