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Over 330 islands with coral reefs, volcanic peaks, and turquoise lagoons in the South Pacific. A major feature on trans-Pacific routes between Oceania and North America.
64Flight Routes
1 miClosest Pass
🏝️ IslandType
Routes that pass it64
CNS → NAN
Both Sides
VLI → NAN
Both Sides
NAN → VAV
Left
SIN → NAN
Left
VAV → NAN
Right
APW → NAN
Left
NAN → APW
Right
NAN → SUV
Left
SUV → NAN
Right
LAX → MEL
Right
MEL → LAX
Left
BNE → NAN
Right
DFW → NAN
Left
LAX → MEB
Right
MEB → LAX
Left
NAN → DFW
Right
HIR → NAN
Left
ADL → NAN
Right
JFK → NAN
Left
NAN → JFK
Right
NAN → TBU
Left
TBU → NAN
Right
BWU → NAN
Right
SYD → NAN
Right
LAX → NAN
Left
NAN → LAX
Right
MEL → NAN
Right
MBW → NAN
Right
NAN → SFO
Right
SFO → NAN
Left
ORD → SYD
Left
SYD → ORD
Right
NAN → YVR
Right
YVR → NAN
Left
HNL → NAN
Left
NAN → HNL
Right
HND → NAN
Left
NAN → HND
Right
NAN → NRT
Right
NRT → NAN
Left
FUN → NAN
Left
NAN → FUN
Right
AKL → NAN
Right
CHC → NAN
Right
NAN → AKL
Left
NAN → CHC
Left
NAN → WLG
Left
WLG → NAN
Right
LAX → SYD
Left
SYD → LAX
Right
GRR → SYD
Left
SYD → GRR
Right
BWU → LAX
Right
LAX → BWU
Left
SYD → YYZ
Right
YYZ → SYD
Left
LAS → SYD
Left
SYD → LAS
Right
DEN → SYD
Left
SYD → DEN
Right
EWR → SYD
Right
SYD → EWR
Left
JFK → SYD
Right
SYD → JFK
Left
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Fiji Islands from a plane?
Yes — 64 flight routes pass within 124 miles of Fiji Islands. The closest routes include Cairns to Nandi, Port Vila to Nandi, Nandi to Vava'u. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 1 miles away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Fiji Islands?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Fiji Islands: on a Cairns to Nandi flight, visible from both sides; on a Port Vila to Nandi flight, visible from both sides; on a Nandi to Vava'u flight, sit on the Left side.