VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
9,410 km
5,847 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,410 km
5,847 mi / 5,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

VAU YVR
Airport Name Vatukoula Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code VAU YVR
ICAO Code NFNV CYVR
City Vatukoula Richmond
Country Fiji Canada
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Vancouver
Elevation 156 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -17.500000, 177.840000 49.190000, -123.180000

Vatukoula (VAU) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,410 kilometers (5,847 miles / 5,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:47 in Vatukoula, it's 05:47 in Richmond. 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 Richmond (YVR) to Vatukoula (VAU) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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