PHX
Phoenix
United States
9,340 km
5,804 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
9,340 km
5,804 mi / 5,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Phoenix
Heading
244°
west southwest

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PHX VAU
Airport Name Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code PHX VAU
ICAO Code KPHX NFNV
City Phoenix Vatukoula
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/Phoenix Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 1,135 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 33.430000, -112.010000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Phoenix (PHX) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 9,340 kilometers (5,804 miles / 5,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 10:23 in Phoenix, it's 05:23 in Vatukoula. 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.

The return flight from Vatukoula (VAU) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 52° (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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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