IST
Istanbul
Turkey
16,258 km
10,102 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
16,258 km
10,102 mi / 8,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
53°
northeast

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IST VBV
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code IST VBV
ICAO Code LTFM NFVB
City Istanbul Vanua Balavu
Country Turkey Fiji
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 325 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -17.270000, -178.980000

Istanbul (IST) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 16,258 kilometers (10,102 miles / 8,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:09 in Istanbul, it's 07:09 in Vanua Balavu. With a 9-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 Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Istanbul Airport (IST) and Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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