LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
15,975 km
9,926 miles
UAP
Ua Pou
French Polynesia
Distance
15,975 km
9,926 mi / 8,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

LOS UAP
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Ua Pou Airport
IATA Code LOS UAP
ICAO Code DNMM NTMP
City Lagos Ua Pou
Country Nigeria French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 135 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -9.350000, -140.080000

Lagos (LOS) to Ua Pou (UAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Ua Pou Airport (UAP) in Ua Pou, French Polynesia is 15,975 kilometers (9,926 miles / 8,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 16:27 in Lagos, it's 05:57 in Ua Pou. With a 10.5-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 Ua Pou (UAP) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 Ua Pou Airport (UAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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