LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
8,646 km
5,372 miles
VNS
Varanasi
India
Distance
8,646 km
5,372 mi / 4,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LOS VNS
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
IATA Code LOS VNS
ICAO Code DNMM VEBN
City Lagos Varanasi
Country Nigeria India
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 135 ft 270 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 25.450000, 82.860000

Lagos (LOS) to Varanasi (VNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) in Varanasi, India is 8,646 kilometers (5,372 miles / 4,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:18 in Lagos, it's 06:48 in Varanasi. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Varanasi (VNS) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 272° (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 Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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