KOA
Kailua/Kona
United States
16,319 km
10,140 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
16,319 km
10,140 mi / 8,812 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KOA LOS
Airport Name Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code KOA LOS
ICAO Code PHKO DNMM
City Kailua/Kona Lagos
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Lagos
Elevation 49 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 19.700000, -156.000000 6.580000, 3.320000

Kailua/Kona (KOA) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua/Kona, United States to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 16,319 kilometers (10,140 miles / 8,812 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:55 in Kailua/Kona, it's 10:55 in Lagos. 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 Lagos (LOS) to Kailua/Kona (KOA) follows a heading of 323° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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