SFO
San Francisco
United States
8,842 km
5,494 miles
VTF
Vatulele
Fiji
Distance
8,842 km
5,494 mi / 4,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SFO VTF
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Vatulele Airport
IATA Code SFO VTF
ICAO Code KSFO NFVL
City San Francisco Vatulele
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 13 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 -18.510000, 177.640000

San Francisco (SFO) to Vatulele (VTF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Vatulele Airport (VTF) in Vatulele, Fiji is 8,842 kilometers (5,494 miles / 4,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 01:22 in San Francisco, it's 21:22 in Vatulele. 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 Vatulele (VTF) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 44° (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 Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Vatulele Airport (VTF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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