NCE
Nice
France
16,976 km
10,548 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
16,976 km
10,548 mi / 9,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Paris
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NCE VAU
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code NCE VAU
ICAO Code LFMN NFNV
City Nice Vatukoula
Country France Fiji
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 12 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Nice (NCE) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 16,976 kilometers (10,548 miles / 9,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 France with Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:15 in Nice, it's 04:15 in Vatukoula. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Vatukoula (VAU) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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