FGI
Apia
Samoa
19,043 km
11,833 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
19,043 km
11,833 mi / 10,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
146°
southeast

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FGI LOS
Airport Name Fagali'i Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code FGI LOS
ICAO Code NSFI DNMM
City Apia Lagos
Country Samoa Nigeria
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Lagos
Elevation 131 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -13.850000, -171.740000 6.580000, 3.320000

Apia (FGI) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 19,043 kilometers (11,833 miles / 10,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 Samoa 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 22:44 in Apia, it's 10:44 in Lagos. With a 12-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 Apia (FGI) follows a heading of 213° (south 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 Fagali'i Airport (FGI) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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