The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Simberi Airport (NIS) in Simberi Island, Papua New Guinea is 16,517 kilometers (10,263 miles / 8,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 22:38 in Lagos, it's 07:38 in Simberi Island. 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 Simberi Island (NIS) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 278° (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 Simberi Airport (NIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.