LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
11,325 km
7,037 miles
VHN
Van Horn
United States
Distance
11,325 km
7,037 mi / 6,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
304°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS VHN
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Culberson County Airport
IATA Code LOS VHN
ICAO Code DNMM KVHN
City Lagos Van Horn
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Chicago
Elevation 135 ft 3,957 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 31.060000, -104.780000

Lagos (LOS) to Van Horn (VHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Culberson County Airport (VHN) in Van Horn, United States is 11,325 kilometers (7,037 miles / 6,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 16:38 in Lagos, it's 09:38 in Van Horn. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,822 feet between the two airports. Culberson County Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Van Horn (VHN) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). 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 Culberson County Airport (VHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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