RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
14,910 km
9,264 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
14,910 km
9,264 mi / 8,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

RUH VAU
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code RUH VAU
ICAO Code OERK NFNV
City Riyadh Vatukoula
Country Saudi Arabia Fiji
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 2,049 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Riyadh (RUH) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 14,910 kilometers (9,264 miles / 8,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 21:56 in Riyadh, it's 06:56 in Vatukoula. With a 9-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 1,893 feet between the two airports. Vatukoula Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Vatukoula (VAU) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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