LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
18,377 km
11,419 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
18,377 km
11,419 mi / 9,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
186°
south

Airport Comparison

LOS TBU
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code LOS TBU
ICAO Code DNMM NFTF
City Lagos Nuku'alofa
Country Nigeria Tonga
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 135 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Lagos (LOS) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 18,377 kilometers (11,419 miles / 9,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

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 Tonga. 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 08:16 in Lagos, it's 20:16 in Nuku'alofa. With a 12-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 Nuku'alofa (TBU) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 174° (south). 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 Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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