GCJ
Midrand
South Africa
14,126 km
8,778 miles
NAN
Nadi
Fiji
Distance
14,126 km
8,778 mi / 7,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
142°
southeast

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GCJ NAN
Airport Name Grand Central Airport Nadi International Airport
IATA Code GCJ NAN
ICAO Code FAGC NFFN
City Midrand Nadi
Country South Africa Fiji
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 5,325 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -25.990000, 28.140000 -17.760000, 177.440000

Midrand (GCJ) to Nadi (NAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Central Airport (GCJ) in Midrand, South Africa to Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji is 14,126 kilometers (8,778 miles / 7,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 South Africa 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 14:18 in Midrand, it's 00:18 in Nadi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,266 feet between the two airports. Nadi International Airport sits lower than Grand Central Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nadi (NAN) to Midrand (GCJ) follows a heading of 215° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Grand Central Airport (GCJ) and Nadi International Airport (NAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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