ATH
Athens
Greece
16,811 km
10,446 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
16,811 km
10,446 mi / 9,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Athens
Heading
50°
northeast

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ATH VBV
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code ATH VBV
ICAO Code LGAV NFVB
City Athens Vanua Balavu
Country Greece Fiji
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 308 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -17.270000, -178.980000

Athens (ATH) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 16,811 kilometers (10,446 miles / 9,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:35 in Athens, it's 03:35 in Vanua Balavu. With a 10-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 Vanua Balavu (VBV) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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