PDX
Portland
United States
9,220 km
5,729 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
9,220 km
5,729 mi / 4,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
236°
southwest

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PDX VAU
Airport Name Portland International Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code PDX VAU
ICAO Code KPDX NFNV
City Portland Vatukoula
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 31 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Portland (PDX) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 9,220 kilometers (5,729 miles / 4,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:22 in Portland, it's 04:22 in Vatukoula. With a 20-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 Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Portland International Airport (PDX) and Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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