LAX
Los Angeles
United States
8,571 km
5,326 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
8,571 km
5,326 mi / 4,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LAX VBV
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code LAX VBV
ICAO Code KLAX NFVB
City Los Angeles Vanua Balavu
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 128 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -17.270000, -178.980000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 8,571 kilometers (5,326 miles / 4,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 00:26 in Los Angeles, it's 20:26 in Vanua Balavu. With a 20-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 Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 48° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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