NAN
Nadi
Fiji
13,763 km
8,552 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
13,763 km
8,552 mi / 7,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NAN NKU
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code NAN NKU
ICAO Code NFFN FXNK
City Nadi Nkaus
Country Fiji Lesotho
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Africa/Maseru
Elevation 59 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Nadi (NAN) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 13,763 kilometers (8,552 miles / 7,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 Lesotho. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:15 in Nadi, it's 03:15 in Nkaus. With a 10-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 5,562 feet between the two airports. Nkaus Airport sits higher than Nadi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nkaus (NKU) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 144° (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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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