LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
15,651 km
9,725 miles
NLF
Darnley Island
Australia
Distance
15,651 km
9,725 mi / 8,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

LOS NLF
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Darnley Island Airport
IATA Code LOS NLF
ICAO Code DNMM YDNI
City Lagos Darnley Island
Country Nigeria Australia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -9.580000, 143.770000

Lagos (LOS) to Darnley Island (NLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Darnley Island Airport (NLF) in Darnley Island, Australia is 15,651 kilometers (9,725 miles / 8,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 04:25 in Lagos, it's 13:25 in Darnley 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 Darnley Island (NLF) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 269° (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 Darnley Island Airport (NLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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