NAN
Nadi
Fiji
13,827 km
8,591 miles
PEL
Pelaneng
Lesotho
Distance
13,827 km
8,591 mi / 7,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
213°
south southwest

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NAN PEL
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Pelaneng Airport
IATA Code NAN PEL
ICAO Code NFFN FXPG
City Nadi Pelaneng
Country Fiji Lesotho
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Africa/Maseru
Elevation 59 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 -29.120000, 28.510000

Nadi (NAN) to Pelaneng (PEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Pelaneng Airport (PEL) in Pelaneng, Lesotho is 13,827 kilometers (8,591 miles / 7,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 11:36 in Nadi, it's 01:36 in Pelaneng. 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 7,141 feet between the two airports. Pelaneng 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 Pelaneng (PEL) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 143° (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 Pelaneng Airport (PEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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