NAN
Nadi
Fiji
12,408 km
7,710 miles
RIA
Santa Maria
Brazil
Distance
12,408 km
7,710 mi / 6,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NAN RIA
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Santa Maria Airport
IATA Code NAN RIA
ICAO Code NFFN SBSM
City Nadi Santa Maria
Country Fiji Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 59 ft 287 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 -29.710000, -53.690000

Nadi (NAN) to Santa Maria (RIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Santa Maria Airport (RIA) in Santa Maria, Brazil is 12,408 kilometers (7,710 miles / 6,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:39 in Nadi, it's 11:39 in Santa Maria. With a 15-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 Santa Maria (RIA) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 233° (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 Santa Maria Airport (RIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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