MCO
Orlando
United States
11,956 km
7,429 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
11,956 km
7,429 mi / 6,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/New_York
Heading
259°
west

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MCO VAU
Airport Name Orlando International Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code MCO VAU
ICAO Code KMCO NFNV
City Orlando Vatukoula
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 96 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, -81.310000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Orlando (MCO) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 11,956 kilometers (7,429 miles / 6,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 States with Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:40 in Orlando, it's 22:40 in Vatukoula. With a 17-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 Orlando (MCO) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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