NAN
Nadi
Fiji
9,487 km
5,895 miles
VLE
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
9,487 km
5,895 mi / 5,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NAN VLE
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Valle Airport
IATA Code NAN VLE
ICAO Code NFFN K40G
City Nadi Grand Canyon
Country Fiji United States
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Phoenix
Elevation 59 ft 5,999 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 35.650000, -112.150000

Nadi (NAN) to Grand Canyon (VLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 9,487 kilometers (5,895 miles / 5,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 13:25 in Nadi, it's 18:25 in Grand Canyon. With a 19-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 5,940 feet between the two airports. Valle 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 Grand Canyon (VLE) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 244° (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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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