LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
5,356 km
3,328 miles
VAN
Van
Turkey
Distance
5,356 km
3,328 mi / 2,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LOS VAN
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Van Ferit Melen Airport
IATA Code LOS VAN
ICAO Code DNMM LTCI
City Lagos Van
Country Nigeria Turkey
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 135 ft 5,480 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 38.470000, 43.330000

Lagos (LOS) to Van (VAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) in Van, Turkey is 5,356 kilometers (3,328 miles / 2,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Turkey. 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 19:17 in Lagos, it's 21:17 in Van.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,345 feet between the two airports. Van Ferit Melen Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Van (VAN) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 239° (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 Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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