LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
18,663 km
11,597 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
18,663 km
11,597 mi / 10,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
154°
south southeast

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LOS VAU
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code LOS VAU
ICAO Code DNMM NFNV
City Lagos Vatukoula
Country Nigeria Fiji
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 135 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Lagos (LOS) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 18,663 kilometers (11,597 miles / 10,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

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 Fiji. 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 14:21 in Lagos, it's 01:21 in Vatukoula. With a 11-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 Vatukoula (VAU) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 207° (south southwest). 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 Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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