LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
15,705 km
9,759 miles
VHZ
Vahitahi
French Polynesia
Distance
15,705 km
9,759 mi / 8,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
248°
west southwest

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LOS VHZ
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Vahitahi Airport
IATA Code LOS VHZ
ICAO Code DNMM NTUV
City Lagos Vahitahi
Country Nigeria French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 135 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -18.780000, -138.850000

Lagos (LOS) to Vahitahi (VHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) in Vahitahi, French Polynesia is 15,705 kilometers (9,759 miles / 8,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 00:29 in Lagos, it's 13:29 in Vahitahi. 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 Vahitahi (VHZ) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 103° (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 Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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