MAD
Madrid
Spain
17,455 km
10,846 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
17,455 km
10,846 mi / 9,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
357°
north

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MAD VAU
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code MAD VAU
ICAO Code LEMD NFNV
City Madrid Vatukoula
Country Spain Fiji
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 2,001 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Madrid (MAD) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 17,455 kilometers (10,846 miles / 9,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Spain 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 17:18 in Madrid, it's 04:18 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,845 feet between the two airports. Vatukoula Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Vatukoula (VAU) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 3° (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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) and Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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