IPA
Ipota
Vanuatu
17,972 km
11,167 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
17,972 km
11,167 mi / 9,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
230°
southwest

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IPA LOS
Airport Name Ipota Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code IPA LOS
ICAO Code NVVI DNMM
City Ipota Lagos
Country Vanuatu Nigeria
Timezone Pacific/Efate Africa/Lagos
Elevation 23 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -18.860000, 169.280000 6.580000, 3.320000

Ipota (IPA) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ipota Airport (IPA) in Ipota, Vanuatu to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 17,972 kilometers (11,167 miles / 9,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 Vanuatu with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:19 in Ipota, it's 23:19 in Lagos. With a 10-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 Lagos (LOS) to Ipota (IPA) follows a heading of 133° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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