MAK
Malakal
South Sudan
16,215 km
10,075 miles
NAN
Nadi
Fiji
Distance
16,215 km
10,075 mi / 8,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Juba
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MAK NAN
Airport Name Malakal Airport Nadi International Airport
IATA Code MAK NAN
ICAO Code HSSM NFFN
City Malakal Nadi
Country South Sudan Fiji
Timezone Africa/Juba Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 1,291 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 9.560000, 31.650000 -17.760000, 177.440000

Malakal (MAK) to Nadi (NAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malakal Airport (MAK) in Malakal, South Sudan to Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji is 16,215 kilometers (10,075 miles / 8,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Sudan 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 11:48 in Malakal, it's 21:48 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 1,232 feet between the two airports. Nadi International Airport sits lower than Malakal Airport.

The return flight from Nadi (NAN) to Malakal (MAK) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Malakal Airport (MAK) and Nadi International Airport (NAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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