LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
16,828 km
10,457 miles
MVT
Mataiva Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
16,828 km
10,457 mi / 9,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
251°
west southwest

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LOS MVT
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Mataiva Airport
IATA Code LOS MVT
ICAO Code DNMM NTGV
City Lagos N/A
Country Nigeria French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 135 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -14.870000, -148.720000

Lagos (LOS) to Mataiva Airport (MVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Mataiva Airport (MVT) in Mataiva Airport, French Polynesia is 16,828 kilometers (10,457 miles / 9,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 03:03 in Lagos, it's 16:03 in Mataiva Airport. 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 Mataiva Airport (MVT) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 104° (east 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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Mataiva Airport (MVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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