LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
12,350 km
7,674 miles
MJK
Monkey Mia
Australia
Distance
12,350 km
7,674 mi / 6,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
115°
east southeast

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LOS MJK
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Shark Bay Airport
IATA Code LOS MJK
ICAO Code DNMM YSHK
City Lagos Monkey Mia
Country Nigeria Australia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Australia/Perth
Elevation 135 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -25.890000, 113.580000

Lagos (LOS) to Monkey Mia (MJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Shark Bay Airport (MJK) in Monkey Mia, Australia is 12,350 kilometers (7,674 miles / 6,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:10 in Lagos, it's 07:10 in Monkey Mia. With a 7-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 Monkey Mia (MJK) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Shark Bay Airport (MJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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