FCO
Rome
Italy
16,985 km
10,554 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
16,985 km
10,554 mi / 9,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Rome
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

FCO VAU
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code FCO VAU
ICAO Code LIRF NFNV
City Rome Vatukoula
Country Italy Fiji
Timezone Europe/Rome Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 15 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Rome (FCO) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 16,985 kilometers (10,554 miles / 9,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Italy 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 20:03 in Rome, it's 07:03 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 Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 336° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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