ELL
Ellisras
South Africa
14,353 km
8,918 miles
NAN
Nadi
Fiji
Distance
14,353 km
8,918 mi / 7,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
142°
southeast

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ELL NAN
Airport Name Ellisras Matimba Airport Nadi International Airport
IATA Code ELL NAN
ICAO Code FAER NFFN
City Ellisras Nadi
Country South Africa Fiji
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 2,799 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -23.730000, 27.690000 -17.760000, 177.440000

Ellisras (ELL) to Nadi (NAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ellisras Matimba Airport (ELL) in Ellisras, South Africa to Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji is 14,353 kilometers (8,918 miles / 7,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:35 in Ellisras, it's 09:35 in Nadi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,740 feet between the two airports. Nadi International Airport sits lower than Ellisras Matimba Airport.

The return flight from Nadi (NAN) to Ellisras (ELL) follows a heading of 216° (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 Ellisras Matimba Airport (ELL) and Nadi International Airport (NAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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