Distance From Vanua Balavu Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, VBV - DTW Distance

The distance from Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 7296 miles or 11741 kilometers or 6336 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Vanua Balavu ( Fiji ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vanua Balavu and Detroit takes around 16 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vanua Balavu Airport, Vanua Balavu, Fiji to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 16 hours 46 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • VBV - DTW

Kilometers		11741 km
Statute Miles		7296 miles
Nautical Miles		6336 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 46 minutes

Vanua Balavu Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - VBV to DTW Flight Path

Location of Vanua Balavu Airport & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Vanua Balavu to Detroit nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Vanua Balavu, Fiji and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VBV - DTW

Time difference between Vanua Balavu (Fiji) and Detroit (United States) is 16 Hours.
Detroit time is 16 Hours behind Vanua Balavu.

Location	Local Time
Vanua Balavu (Fiji)	2026-05-02, 02:03:26 +12
Detroit (United States)	2026-05-01, 10:03:26 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV / NFVB) Vanua Balavu, Fiji

Destination

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW / KDTW) Detroit, United States