NCE
Nice
France
17,023 km
10,578 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
17,023 km
10,578 mi / 9,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Paris
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NCE VBV
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code NCE VBV
ICAO Code LFMN NFVB
City Nice Vanua Balavu
Country France Fiji
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 12 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -17.270000, -178.980000

Nice (NCE) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 17,023 kilometers (10,578 miles / 9,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 France with Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:30 in Nice, it's 05:30 in Vanua Balavu. With a 11-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 Vanua Balavu (VBV) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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