GID
Gitega
Burundi
15,747 km
9,785 miles
NAN
Nadi
Fiji
Distance
15,747 km
9,785 mi / 8,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GID NAN
Airport Name Gitega Airport Nadi International Airport
IATA Code GID NAN
ICAO Code HBBE NFFN
City Gitega Nadi
Country Burundi Fiji
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 5,741 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -3.420000, 29.910000 -17.760000, 177.440000

Gitega (GID) to Nadi (NAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gitega Airport (GID) in Gitega, Burundi to Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji is 15,747 kilometers (9,785 miles / 8,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 Burundi 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 05:01 in Gitega, it's 15:01 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 5,682 feet between the two airports. Nadi International Airport sits lower than Gitega Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nadi (NAN) to Gitega (GID) follows a heading of 240° (west 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 Gitega Airport (GID) and Nadi International Airport (NAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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