AMW
Ames
United States
11,232 km
6,979 miles
NAN
Nadi
Fiji
Distance
11,232 km
6,979 mi / 6,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Chicago
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AMW NAN
Airport Name Ames Municipal Airport Nadi International Airport
IATA Code AMW NAN
ICAO Code KAMW NFFN
City Ames Nadi
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 956 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 41.990000, -93.620000 -17.760000, 177.440000

Ames (AMW) to Nadi (NAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) in Ames, United States to Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji is 11,232 kilometers (6,979 miles / 6,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 20:17 in Ames, it's 14:17 in Nadi. 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 Nadi (NAN) to Ames (AMW) follows a heading of 49° (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 Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and Nadi International Airport (NAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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