DRW
Darwin
Australia
14,236 km
8,846 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
14,236 km
8,846 mi / 7,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
269°
west

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DRW LOS
Airport Name Darwin International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code DRW LOS
ICAO Code YPDN DNMM
City Darwin Lagos
Country Australia Nigeria
Timezone Australia/Darwin Africa/Lagos
Elevation 103 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -12.410000, 130.880000 6.580000, 3.320000

Darwin (DRW) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Darwin International Airport (DRW) in Darwin, Australia to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 14,236 kilometers (8,846 miles / 7,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Australia with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:51 in Darwin, it's 00:21 in Lagos. With a 8.5-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 Lagos (LOS) to Darwin (DRW) follows a heading of 101° (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 Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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