LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
17,943 km
11,149 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
17,943 km
11,149 mi / 9,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
261°
west

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LOS PYE
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code LOS PYE
ICAO Code DNMM NCPY
City Lagos Penrhyn Island
Country Nigeria CK
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 135 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -9.010000, -158.030000

Lagos (LOS) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 17,943 kilometers (11,149 miles / 9,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 CK. 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 12:11 in Lagos, it's 01:11 in Penrhyn Island. 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 Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 96° (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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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