MIA
Miami
United States
11,677 km
7,256 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
11,677 km
7,256 mi / 6,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/New_York
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MIA VBV
Airport Name Miami International Airport Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code MIA VBV
ICAO Code KMIA NFVB
City Miami Vanua Balavu
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 9 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 25.800000, -80.290000 -17.270000, -178.980000

Miami (MIA) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 11,677 kilometers (7,256 miles / 6,305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Fiji. 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 13:52 in Miami, it's 06:52 in Vanua Balavu. With a 17-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 Miami (MIA) follows a heading of 67° (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 Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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