IAD
Washington
United States
12,179 km
7,568 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
12,179 km
7,568 mi / 6,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/New_York
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

IAD VBV
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code IAD VBV
ICAO Code KIAD NFVB
City Washington Vanua Balavu
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 312 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -17.270000, -178.980000

Washington (IAD) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 12,179 kilometers (7,568 miles / 6,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 19:16 in Washington, it's 12:16 in Vanua Balavu. With a 17-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 Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 54° (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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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