NAN
Nadi
Fiji
15,827 km
9,835 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
15,827 km
9,835 mi / 8,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
272°
west

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NAN TES
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code NAN TES
ICAO Code NFFN HHTS
City Nadi Tessenei
Country Fiji Eritrea
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Africa/Asmara
Elevation 59 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 15.120000, 36.680000

Nadi (NAN) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 15,827 kilometers (9,835 miles / 8,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Eritrea. 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 00:50 in Nadi, it's 15:50 in Tessenei. With a 9-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 1,959 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits higher than Nadi International Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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