IAH
Houston
United States
10,369 km
6,443 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
10,369 km
6,443 mi / 5,599 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Chicago
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IAH VBV
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code IAH VBV
ICAO Code KIAH NFVB
City Houston Vanua Balavu
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 96 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -17.270000, -178.980000

Houston (IAH) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 10,369 kilometers (6,443 miles / 5,599 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 09:30 in Houston, it's 03:30 in Vanua Balavu. With a 18-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 Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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