GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
15,287 km
9,499 miles
NAN
Nadi
Fiji
Distance
15,287 km
9,499 mi / 8,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GFY NAN
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Nadi International Airport
IATA Code GFY NAN
ICAO Code FYGF NFFN
City Grootfontein Nadi
Country Namibia Fiji
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 4,636 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 -17.760000, 177.440000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Nadi (NAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji is 15,287 kilometers (9,499 miles / 8,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 Namibia 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 11:32 in Grootfontein, it's 21:32 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 4,577 feet between the two airports. Nadi International Airport sits lower than Grootfontein Airport.

The return flight from Nadi (NAN) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 209° (south 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 Grootfontein Airport (GFY) and Nadi International Airport (NAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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