Vanua Balavu Airport
Vanua Balavu · FijiICAO NFVB
Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) is an airport serving Vanua Balavu, Fiji, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 17° 16' 8.4" S, 178° 58' 33.6" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 76 feet (23 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Fiji (GMT+12).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from VBV
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV | Nausori, Fiji | 171 mi | 0h 49m | short-haul | 70 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at VBV
1 active airline serving Vanua Balavu Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Vanua Balavu Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cicia Airport | ICI | Cicia | Fiji | 65 km |
| Lakeba Island Airport | LKB | Lakeba Island | Fiji | 104 km |
| Matei Airport | TVU | Matei | Fiji | 115 km |
| Pointe Vele Airport | FUT | Futuna Island | Wallis and Futuna | 341 km |
| Hihifo Airport | WLS | Wallis | Wallis and Futuna | 537 km |
| Fua'amotu International Airport | TBU | Tongatapu | Tonga | 596 km |
Other Airports in Fiji
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 17° 16' 8.4" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 178° 58' 33.6" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -17.268999
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -178.975998
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Fiji
- UTC Offset
- GMT+12
- Current Local Time
- 06:27 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 76 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 23 m
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