LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
18,596 km
11,555 miles
MNK
Maiana
Kiribati
Distance
18,596 km
11,555 mi / 10,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
54°
northeast

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LOS MNK
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Maiana Airport
IATA Code LOS MNK
ICAO Code DNMM NGMA
City Lagos Maiana
Country Nigeria Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 135 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 1.000000, 173.030000

Lagos (LOS) to Maiana (MNK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Maiana Airport (MNK) in Maiana, Kiribati is 18,596 kilometers (11,555 miles / 10,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Kiribati. 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 23:28 in Lagos, it's 10:28 in Maiana. 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 Maiana (MNK) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 307° (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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Maiana Airport (MNK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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