The flight distance from Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 16,543 kilometers (10,279 miles / 8,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Switzerland. 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 17:14 in Vatukoula, it's 06:14 in Zurich. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,260 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Vatukoula Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Vatukoula (VAU) follows a heading of 20° (north 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.