The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) in Rapid City, United States is 10,566 kilometers (6,565 miles / 5,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 03:43 in Nadi, it's 08:43 in Rapid City. 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 3,217 feet between the two airports. Ellsworth Afb Airport sits higher than Nadi International Airport.

The return flight from Rapid City (RCA) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 250° (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 Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.