Nandi to Auckland flight pathNANAKL

Sit on the right side of the plane

Reverse

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Flight time2h 50m
Distance1,340
Heading186° → 188°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 2.5 left·★ 3.0 right

While the Fiji departure offers a brief mountainous coastline view, the Auckland arrival delivers a more prolonged and dramatic sequence over the Hauraki Gulf, Rangitoto's volcanic cone, and the city's harbour skyline, giving the right side the edge for the full flight.

Takeoff · NANLEFTViti Levu interior mountains, Nadi Bay coastline, Mamanuca island fringe reefs
Landing · AKLRIGHTRangitoto Island volcanic cone, Waitemata Harbour, Auckland Harbour Bridge

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Open South Pacific Ocean with no landmasses visible between Fiji and New Zealand

Great circle distance and headings ›

Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Nandi (left side) — Viti Levu interior mountains, Nadi Bay coastline, Mamanuca island fringe reefs

Takeoff from NAN

LEFT

Departing NAN on runway 20 heading southwest, the aircraft tracks along Viti Levu's coastline before turning out to sea. Passengers on the left get a good look at the island's interior highlands, including the rugged peaks around Nausori Highlands, before the land falls away.

Viti Levu interior mountainsNadi Bay coastlineMamanuca island fringe reefs
Aerial window seat view during landing at Auckland (right side) — Rangitoto Island volcanic cone, Waitemata Harbour, Auckland Harbour Bridge, Sky Tower skyline

Landing at AKL

RIGHT

On approach into AKL runway 23L from the northeast, the flight path crosses the Hauraki Gulf, passing near Rangitoto's distinctive volcanic cone and then over Waitemata Harbour with the Auckland CBD skyline and harbour bridge visible on the right side as the aircraft lines up for landing.

Rangitoto Island volcanic coneWaitemata HarbourAuckland Harbour BridgeSky Tower skyline

Will your flight be in sunlight?

See exactly which side of the plane gets sun and shade at your departure time.

About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Nadi International (NAN) to Auckland International (AKL)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nandi to Auckland. While the Fiji departure offers a brief mountainous coastline view, the Auckland arrival delivers a more prolonged and dramatic sequence over the Hauraki Gulf, Rangitoto's volcanic cone, and the city's harbour skyline, giving the right side the edge for the full flight.

What can I see during takeoff from Nadi International in Nandi?

During takeoff from Nadi International (NAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing NAN on runway 20 heading southwest, the aircraft tracks along Viti Levu's coastline before turning out to sea. Passengers on the left get a good look at the island's interior highlands, including the rugged peaks around Nausori Highlands, before the land falls away. Notable sights include: Viti Levu interior mountains, Nadi Bay coastline, Mamanuca island fringe reefs.

What can I see when landing at Auckland International in Auckland?

When landing at Auckland International (AKL), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into AKL runway 23L from the northeast, the flight path crosses the Hauraki Gulf, passing near Rangitoto's distinctive volcanic cone and then over Waitemata Harbour with the Auckland CBD skyline and harbour bridge visible on the right side as the aircraft lines up for landing. Notable sights include: Rangitoto Island volcanic cone, Waitemata Harbour, Auckland Harbour Bridge, Sky Tower skyline.

How long is the flight from Nandi to Auckland?

The flight from Nadi International (NAN) to Auckland International (AKL) takes 2h 50m.

What does the Nandi to Auckland flight path pass over?

Open South Pacific Ocean with no landmasses visible between Fiji and New Zealand