LHR
London
United Kingdom
16,235 km
10,088 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
16,235 km
10,088 mi / 8,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/London
Heading
north

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LHR VAU
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code LHR VAU
ICAO Code EGLL NFNV
City London Vatukoula
Country United Kingdom Fiji
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 83 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -17.500000, 177.840000

London (LHR) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 16,235 kilometers (10,088 miles / 8,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Kingdom 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 21:59 in London, it's 09:59 in Vatukoula. With a 12-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 London (LHR) follows a heading of 358° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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