LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
17,554 km
10,908 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
17,554 km
10,908 mi / 9,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
342°
north northwest

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LIS VAU
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code LIS VAU
ICAO Code LPPT NFNV
City Lisbon Vatukoula
Country Portugal Fiji
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 374 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Lisbon (LIS) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 17,554 kilometers (10,908 miles / 9,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Portugal 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 18:16 in Lisbon, it's 06:16 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 Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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