MAD
Madrid
Spain
17,396 km
10,809 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
17,396 km
10,809 mi / 9,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
349°
north

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MAD VBV
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code MAD VBV
ICAO Code LEMD NFVB
City Madrid Vanua Balavu
Country Spain Fiji
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 2,001 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -17.270000, -178.980000

Madrid (MAD) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 17,396 kilometers (10,809 miles / 9,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 Spain 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 19:30 in Madrid, it's 06:30 in Vanua Balavu. With a 11-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 1,925 feet between the two airports. Vanua Balavu Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Vanua Balavu (VBV) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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