LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
17,999 km
11,184 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
17,999 km
11,184 mi / 9,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LOS SON
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code LOS SON
ICAO Code DNMM NVSS
City Lagos Luganville
Country Nigeria Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Efate
Elevation 135 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Lagos (LOS) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 17,999 kilometers (11,184 miles / 9,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 10:44 in Lagos, it's 20:44 in Luganville. 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 Luganville (SON) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 242° (west 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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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