VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
16,451 km
10,222 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
16,451 km
10,222 mi / 8,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
336°
north northwest

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VAU ZAG
Airport Name Vatukoula Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code VAU ZAG
ICAO Code NFNV LDZA
City Vatukoula Zagreb
Country Fiji Croatia
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 156 ft 353 ft
Coordinates -17.500000, 177.840000 45.740000, 16.070000

Vatukoula (VAU) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 16,451 kilometers (10,222 miles / 8,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Croatia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:05 in Vatukoula, it's 14:05 in Zagreb. With a 11-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 Zagreb (ZAG) to Vatukoula (VAU) follows a heading of 34° (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 Vatukoula Airport (VAU) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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