JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,108 km
8,766 miles
NAN
Nadi
Fiji
Distance
14,108 km
8,766 mi / 7,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB NAN
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Nadi International Airport
IATA Code JNB NAN
ICAO Code FAOR NFFN
City Johannesburg Nadi
Country South Africa Fiji
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 5,558 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -17.760000, 177.440000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Nadi (NAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji is 14,108 kilometers (8,766 miles / 7,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 South Africa 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 09:28 in Johannesburg, it's 19:28 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 5,499 feet between the two airports. Nadi International Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nadi (NAN) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 215° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Nadi International Airport (NAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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