LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
15,974 km
9,926 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
15,974 km
9,926 mi / 8,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
272°
west

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LAE LOS
Airport Name Lae Nadzab Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code LAE LOS
ICAO Code AYNZ DNMM
City Nadzab Lagos
Country Papua New Guinea Nigeria
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Lagos
Elevation 239 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -6.570000, 146.730000 6.580000, 3.320000

Nadzab (LAE) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 15,974 kilometers (9,926 miles / 8,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 01:25 in Nadzab, it's 16:25 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 Nadzab (LAE) follows a heading of 92° (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 Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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