The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Merdei Airport (RDE) in Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia is 14,445 kilometers (8,976 miles / 7,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:11 in Lagos, it's 12:11 in Merdei-Papua Island. With a 8-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 Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 277° (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 Merdei Airport (RDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.