NAN
Nadi
Fiji
18,281 km
11,359 miles
QOW
Owerri
Nigeria
Distance
18,281 km
11,359 mi / 9,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
219°
southwest

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NAN QOW
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Sam Mbakwe International Airport
IATA Code NAN QOW
ICAO Code NFFN DNIM
City Nadi Owerri
Country Fiji Nigeria
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Africa/Lagos
Elevation 59 ft 373 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 5.430000, 7.210000

Nadi (NAN) to Owerri (QOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) in Owerri, Nigeria is 18,281 kilometers (11,359 miles / 9,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:13 in Nadi, it's 04:13 in Owerri. With a 11-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 Owerri (QOW) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 143° (southeast). 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 Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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