NAN
Nadi
Fiji
9,055 km
5,626 miles
NEU
Sam Neua Airport
Laos
Distance
9,055 km
5,626 mi / 4,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NAN NEU
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Sam Neua Airport
IATA Code NAN NEU
ICAO Code NFFN VLSN
City Nadi N/A
Country Fiji Laos
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 59 ft 3,281 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 20.420000, 104.070000

Nadi (NAN) to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) in Sam Neua Airport, Laos is 9,055 kilometers (5,626 miles / 4,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:26 in Nadi, it's 20:26 in Sam Neua Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,222 feet between the two airports. Sam Neua Airport sits higher than Nadi International Airport.

The return flight from Sam Neua Airport (NEU) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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