LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
15,340 km
9,532 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,340 km
9,532 mi / 8,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
87°
east

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LOS VAI
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code LOS VAI
ICAO Code DNMM AYVN
City Lagos N/A
Country Nigeria Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 135 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Lagos (LOS) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 15,340 kilometers (9,532 miles / 8,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:01 in Lagos, it's 00:01 in Vanimo Airport. With a 9-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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 277° (west). 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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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