MCT
Muscat
Oman
14,045 km
8,727 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
14,045 km
8,727 mi / 7,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

MCT VBV
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code MCT VBV
ICAO Code OOMS NFVB
City Muscat Vanua Balavu
Country Oman Fiji
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 48 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -17.270000, -178.980000

Muscat (MCT) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 14,045 kilometers (8,727 miles / 7,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:02 in Muscat, it's 09:02 in Vanua Balavu. With a 8-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 Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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