NAN
Nadi
Fiji
14,766 km
9,175 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
14,766 km
9,175 mi / 7,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
293°
west northwest

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NAN XIJ
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code NAN XIJ
ICAO Code NFFN OKAJ
City Nadi Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country Fiji Kuwait
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 59 ft 409 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 28.930000, 47.790000

Nadi (NAN) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 14,766 kilometers (9,175 miles / 7,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Kuwait. 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 13:54 in Nadi, it's 04:54 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB. 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 Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 88° (east). 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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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