NAN
Nadi
Fiji
13,669 km
8,493 miles
PZB
Pietermaritzburg
South Africa
Distance
13,669 km
8,493 mi / 7,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
214°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NAN PZB
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Pietermaritzburg Airport
IATA Code NAN PZB
ICAO Code NFFN FAPM
City Nadi Pietermaritzburg
Country Fiji South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 59 ft 2,423 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 -29.650000, 30.400000

Nadi (NAN) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa is 13,669 kilometers (8,493 miles / 7,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 South Africa. 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 07:42 in Nadi, it's 21:42 in Pietermaritzburg. 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 2,364 feet between the two airports. Pietermaritzburg Airport sits higher than Nadi International Airport.

The return flight from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 142° (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 Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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