LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
16,035 km
9,963 miles
WTP
Fatima Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,035 km
9,963 mi / 8,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

LOS WTP
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Woitape Airport
IATA Code LOS WTP
ICAO Code DNMM AYWT
City Lagos Fatima Mission
Country Nigeria Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 135 ft 5,200 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -8.550000, 147.250000

Lagos (LOS) to Fatima Mission (WTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Woitape Airport (WTP) in Fatima Mission, Papua New Guinea is 16,035 kilometers (9,963 miles / 8,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 11:48 in Lagos, it's 20:48 in Fatima Mission. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,065 feet between the two airports. Woitape Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fatima Mission (WTP) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 269° (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 Woitape Airport (WTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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