SAN
San Diego
United States
8,600 km
5,343 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
8,600 km
5,343 mi / 4,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SAN VBV
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code SAN VBV
ICAO Code KSAN NFVB
City San Diego Vanua Balavu
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 17 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 -17.270000, -178.980000

San Diego (SAN) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 8,600 kilometers (5,343 miles / 4,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 04:37 in San Diego, it's 00:37 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 San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 49° (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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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