NAN
Nadi
Fiji
9,487 km
5,895 miles
PJB
Payson
United States
Distance
9,487 km
5,895 mi / 5,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NAN PJB
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Payson Airport
IATA Code NAN PJB
ICAO Code NFFN KPAN
City Nadi Payson
Country Fiji United States
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Phoenix
Elevation 59 ft 5,157 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 34.260000, -111.340000

Nadi (NAN) to Payson (PJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Payson Airport (PJB) in Payson, United States is 9,487 kilometers (5,895 miles / 5,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:26 in Nadi, it's 02:26 in Payson. With a 19-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 5,098 feet between the two airports. Payson Airport sits higher than Nadi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Payson (PJB) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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