LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
13,257 km
8,237 miles
SAU
Sawu-Sawu Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,257 km
8,237 mi / 7,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
98°
east

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LOS SAU
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Sawu Airport
IATA Code LOS SAU
ICAO Code DNMM WRKS
City Lagos Sawu-Sawu Island
Country Nigeria Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Makassar
Elevation 135 ft 530 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -10.480000, 121.900000

Lagos (LOS) to Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Sawu Airport (SAU) in Sawu-Sawu Island, Indonesia is 13,257 kilometers (8,237 miles / 7,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 01:11 in Lagos, it's 08:11 in Sawu-Sawu Island. With a 7-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 Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 272° (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 Sawu Airport (SAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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