NAN
Nadi
Fiji
14,279 km
8,872 miles
UTN
Upington
South Africa
Distance
14,279 km
8,872 mi / 7,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
207°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NAN UTN
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport
IATA Code NAN UTN
ICAO Code NFFN FAUP
City Nadi Upington
Country Fiji South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 59 ft 2,782 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 -28.400000, 21.260000

Nadi (NAN) to Upington (UTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) in Upington, South Africa is 14,279 kilometers (8,872 miles / 7,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

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 17:25 in Nadi, it's 07:25 in Upington. 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 2,723 feet between the two airports. Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport sits higher than Nadi International Airport.

The return flight from Upington (UTN) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 151° (south 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 Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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