MIA
Miami
United States
12,903 km
8,017 miles
PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
Distance
12,903 km
8,017 mi / 6,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
263°
west

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MIA PBJ
Airport Name Miami International Airport Tavie Airport
IATA Code MIA PBJ
ICAO Code KMIA NVSI
City Miami Paama Island
Country United States Vanuatu
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Efate
Elevation 9 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 25.800000, -80.290000 -16.440000, 168.260000

Miami (MIA) to Paama Island (PBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States to Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu is 12,903 kilometers (8,017 miles / 6,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 United States with Vanuatu. 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 02:27 in Miami, it's 18:27 in Paama Island. With a 16-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 Paama Island (PBJ) to Miami (MIA) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Miami International Airport (MIA) and Tavie Airport (PBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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