NAN
Nadi
Fiji
10,714 km
6,658 miles
RSL
Russell
United States
Distance
10,714 km
6,658 mi / 5,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NAN RSL
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Russell Municipal Airport
IATA Code NAN RSL
ICAO Code NFFN KRSL
City Nadi Russell
Country Fiji United States
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Chicago
Elevation 59 ft 1,864 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 38.870000, -98.810000

Nadi (NAN) to Russell (RSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) in Russell, United States is 10,714 kilometers (6,658 miles / 5,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:25 in Nadi, it's 00:25 in Russell. With a 18-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 1,805 feet between the two airports. Russell Municipal Airport sits higher than Nadi International Airport.

The return flight from Russell (RSL) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). 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 Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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