STN
London
United Kingdom
16,166 km
10,045 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
16,166 km
10,045 mi / 8,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/London
Heading
359°
north

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STN VBV
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code STN VBV
ICAO Code EGSS NFVB
City London Vanua Balavu
Country United Kingdom Fiji
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 348 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 -17.270000, -178.980000

London (STN) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 16,166 kilometers (10,045 miles / 8,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 United Kingdom 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 22:22 in London, it's 10:22 in Vanua Balavu. With a 12-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 London (STN) follows a heading of 1° (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 London Stansted Airport (STN) and Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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