LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,300 km
5,779 miles
VAD
Valdosta
United States
Distance
9,300 km
5,779 mi / 5,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS VAD
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Moody Afb Airport
IATA Code LOS VAD
ICAO Code DNMM KVAD
City Lagos Valdosta
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/New_York
Elevation 135 ft 233 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 30.970000, -83.190000

Lagos (LOS) to Valdosta (VAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Moody Afb Airport (VAD) in Valdosta, United States is 9,300 kilometers (5,779 miles / 5,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:54 in Lagos, it's 17:54 in Valdosta. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Valdosta (VAD) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Moody Afb Airport (VAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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