NAN
Nadi
Fiji
17,910 km
11,128 miles
PLF
Pala
Chad
Distance
17,910 km
11,128 mi / 9,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
246°
west southwest

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NAN PLF
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Pala Airport
IATA Code NAN PLF
ICAO Code NFFN FTTP
City Nadi Pala
Country Fiji Chad
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 59 ft 1,532 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 9.380000, 14.930000

Nadi (NAN) to Pala (PLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 17,910 kilometers (11,128 miles / 9,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Chad. 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 03:23 in Nadi, it's 16:23 in Pala. 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 1,473 feet between the two airports. Pala Airport sits higher than Nadi International Airport.

The return flight from Pala (PLF) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 118° (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 Pala Airport (PLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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