PEK
Beijing
China
9,001 km
5,593 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
9,001 km
5,593 mi / 4,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
122°
east southeast

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PEK VAU
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code PEK VAU
ICAO Code ZBAA NFNV
City Beijing Vatukoula
Country China Fiji
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 116 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Beijing (PEK) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 9,001 kilometers (5,593 miles / 4,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:48 in Beijing, it's 06:48 in Vatukoula. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vatukoula (VAU) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 317° (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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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