LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
17,300 km
10,750 miles
VAO
Suavanao
Solomon Islands
Distance
17,300 km
10,750 mi / 9,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
94°
east

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LOS VAO
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Suavanao Airport
IATA Code LOS VAO
ICAO Code DNMM AGGV
City Lagos Suavanao
Country Nigeria Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -7.590000, 158.730000

Lagos (LOS) to Suavanao (VAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Suavanao Airport (VAO) in Suavanao, Solomon Islands is 17,300 kilometers (10,750 miles / 9,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 08:38 in Lagos, it's 18:38 in Suavanao. 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 Suavanao (VAO) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 269° (west). 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 Suavanao Airport (VAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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