NAN
Nadi
Fiji
14,104 km
8,764 miles
QRA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
14,104 km
8,764 mi / 7,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
215°
southwest

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NAN QRA
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Rand Airport
IATA Code NAN QRA
ICAO Code NFFN FAGM
City Nadi Johannesburg
Country Fiji South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 59 ft 5,483 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 -26.240000, 28.150000

Nadi (NAN) to Johannesburg (QRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Rand Airport (QRA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 14,104 kilometers (8,764 miles / 7,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 South Africa. 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 17:01 in Nadi, it's 07:01 in Johannesburg. With a 10-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 5,424 feet between the two airports. Rand 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 Johannesburg (QRA) 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 Rand Airport (QRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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