NAN
Nadi
Fiji
16,034 km
9,963 miles
SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
16,034 km
9,963 mi / 8,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NAN SAW
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
IATA Code NAN SAW
ICAO Code NFFN LTFJ
City Nadi Istanbul
Country Fiji Turkey
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 59 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 40.900000, 29.310000

Nadi (NAN) to Istanbul (SAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey is 16,034 kilometers (9,963 miles / 8,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:56 in Nadi, it's 11:56 in Istanbul. With a 9-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 Istanbul (SAW) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). 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 Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.