LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
17,428 km
10,829 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
17,428 km
10,829 mi / 9,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
335°
north northwest

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LIS VBV
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code LIS VBV
ICAO Code LPPT NFVB
City Lisbon Vanua Balavu
Country Portugal Fiji
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 374 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -17.270000, -178.980000

Lisbon (LIS) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 17,428 kilometers (10,829 miles / 9,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:30 in Lisbon, it's 08:30 in Vanua Balavu. With a 12-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 Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 20° (north 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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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