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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.
78Flight Routes
1 kmClosest Pass
🏝️ IslandType
Routes that pass it78
CNS → NAN
Both Sides
NAN → CNS
Both Sides
NAN → VLI
Both Sides
VLI → NAN
Both Sides
NAN → SIN
Right
SIN → NAN
Left
NAN → VAV
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
MEL → YKZ
Left
NAN → BNE
Left
YKZ → MEL
Right
HIR → NAN
Left
LAX → MEB
Right
MEB → LAX
Left
NAN → HIR
Right
DFW → NAN
Left
NAN → DFW
Right
ADL → NAN
Right
NAN → ADL
Left
NAN → TBU
Left
TBU → NAN
Right
JFK → NAN
Left
NAN → JFK
Right
BWU → NAN
Right
NAN → BWU
Left
NAN → SYD
Left
SYD → NAN
Right
LAX → NAN
Left
MEL → NAN
Right
NAN → LAX
Right
NAN → MEL
Left
MBW → NAN
Right
NAN → MBW
Left
NAN → SFO
Right
SFO → NAN
Left
ORD → SYD
Left
SYD → ORD
Right
NAN → YVR
Right
YVR → NAN
Left
HNL → NAN
Left
NAN → HNL
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
DUB → LMG
Right
LMG → DUB
Left
SYD → YYZ
Right
YYZ → SYD
Left
LAS → SYD
Left
SYD → LAS
Right
SYD → YKZ
Right
YKZ → SYD
Left
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 — 78 flight routes pass within 200 km of Fiji Islands. The closest routes include Cairns to Nandi, Nandi to Cairns, Nandi to Port-vila. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 1 km 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 Nandi to Cairns flight, visible from both sides; on a Nandi to Port-vila flight, visible from both sides.