NAN
Nadi
Fiji
13,038 km
8,101 miles
VAT
Vatomandry
Madagascar
Distance
13,038 km
8,101 mi / 7,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
236°
southwest

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NAN VAT
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Vatomandry Airport
IATA Code NAN VAT
ICAO Code NFFN FMMY
City Nadi Vatomandry
Country Fiji Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 59 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 -19.380000, 48.950000

Nadi (NAN) to Vatomandry (VAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Vatomandry Airport (VAT) in Vatomandry, Madagascar is 13,038 kilometers (8,101 miles / 7,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Madagascar. 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 13:50 in Nadi, it's 04:50 in Vatomandry. 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 Vatomandry (VAT) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 123° (east 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 Vatomandry Airport (VAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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