STL
St Louis
United States
11,365 km
7,062 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
11,365 km
7,062 mi / 6,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Chicago
Heading
257°
west southwest

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STL VAU
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code STL VAU
ICAO Code KSTL NFNV
City St Louis Vatukoula
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 617 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 -17.500000, 177.840000

St Louis (STL) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 11,365 kilometers (7,062 miles / 6,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 21:12 in St Louis, it's 15:12 in Vatukoula. With a 18-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 St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 53° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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