PDX
Portland
United States
8,997 km
5,591 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
8,997 km
5,591 mi / 4,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

PDX VBV
Airport Name Portland International Airport Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code PDX VBV
ICAO Code KPDX NFVB
City Portland Vanua Balavu
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 31 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 -17.270000, -178.980000

Portland (PDX) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 8,997 kilometers (5,591 miles / 4,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:30 in Portland, it's 06:30 in Vanua Balavu. With a 20-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 Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 36° (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 Portland International Airport (PDX) and Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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