London to Nadi
20h 37m The flight from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nadi International Airport (NAN) covers 16,262 km (10,105 miles) and takes approximately 20h 37m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 4°, passing near 55.3° N, 173.5° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 29h 34m | 29h 59m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 20h 51m | 21h 16m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 18h 04m | 18h 29m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 19h 08m | 19h 33m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| LHR | NAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Nadi International Airport |
| City | London | Nadi |
| Country | United Kingdom | Fiji |
| ICAO | EGLL | NFFN |
| Coordinates | 51.4707, -0.4599 | -17.7618, 177.4378 |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 59 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from London to Nadi?
A non-stop flight from London (LHR) to Nadi (NAN) takes about 20h 37m. The great-circle distance is 16,262 km (10,105 miles, 8,781 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 4°.
How far is London from Nadi?
16,262 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 10,105 miles or 8,781 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between LHR and NAN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 16,262 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 20h 37m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from London
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.