NAN
Nadi
Fiji
13,806 km
8,578 miles
VYD
Vryheid
South Africa
Distance
13,806 km
8,578 mi / 7,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NAN VYD
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Vryheid Airport
IATA Code NAN VYD
ICAO Code NFFN FAVY
City Nadi Vryheid
Country Fiji South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 59 ft 3,799 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 -27.790000, 30.800000

Nadi (NAN) to Vryheid (VYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Vryheid Airport (VYD) in Vryheid, South Africa is 13,806 kilometers (8,578 miles / 7,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 07:23 in Nadi, it's 21:23 in Vryheid. 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 3,740 feet between the two airports. Vryheid Airport sits higher than Nadi International Airport.

The return flight from Vryheid (VYD) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 141° (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 Vryheid Airport (VYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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