LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
15,471 km
9,613 miles
TAJ
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,471 km
9,613 mi / 8,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

LOS TAJ
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Tadji Airport
IATA Code LOS TAJ
ICAO Code DNMM AYTJ
City Lagos Aitape
Country Nigeria Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 135 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -3.200000, 142.430000

Lagos (LOS) to Aitape (TAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Tadji Airport (TAJ) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea is 15,471 kilometers (9,613 miles / 8,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 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 00:57 in Lagos, it's 09:57 in Aitape. 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 Aitape (TAJ) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 276° (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 Tadji Airport (TAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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