MRI
Anchorage
United States
9,251 km
5,748 miles
NAN
Nadi
Fiji
Distance
9,251 km
5,748 mi / 4,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
America/Anchorage
Heading
211°
south southwest

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MRI NAN
Airport Name Merrill Field Nadi International Airport
IATA Code MRI NAN
ICAO Code PAMR NFFN
City Anchorage Nadi
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 143 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 61.200000, -149.800000 -17.760000, 177.440000

Anchorage (MRI) to Nadi (NAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Merrill Field (MRI) in Anchorage, United States to Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji is 9,251 kilometers (5,748 miles / 4,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 16:51 in Anchorage, it's 13:51 in Nadi. With a 21-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 Nadi (NAN) to Anchorage (MRI) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 Merrill Field (MRI) and Nadi International Airport (NAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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