The flight distance from Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 16,588 kilometers (10,307 miles / 8,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:31 in Vanua Balavu, it's 20:31 in Zurich. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,340 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Vanua Balavu Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) follows a heading of 14° (north 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 Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.