KWO
Kawito
Papua New Guinea
15,547 km
9,660 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
15,547 km
9,660 mi / 8,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
271°
west

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KWO LOS
Airport Name Kawito Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code KWO LOS
ICAO Code AYKW DNMM
City Kawito Lagos
Country Papua New Guinea Nigeria
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Lagos
Elevation 72 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -7.980000, 142.820000 6.580000, 3.320000

Kawito (KWO) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kawito Airport (KWO) in Kawito, Papua New Guinea to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 15,547 kilometers (9,660 miles / 8,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 14:29 in Kawito, it's 05:29 in Lagos. With a 9-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 Kawito (KWO) follows a heading of 95° (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 Kawito Airport (KWO) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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