APK
Apataki
French Polynesia
16,569 km
10,295 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
16,569 km
10,295 mi / 8,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
103°
east southeast

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APK LOS
Airport Name Apataki Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code APK LOS
ICAO Code NTGD DNMM
City Apataki Lagos
Country French Polynesia Nigeria
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Lagos
Elevation 8 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -15.570000, -146.410000 6.580000, 3.320000

Apataki (APK) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Apataki Airport (APK) in Apataki, French Polynesia to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 16,569 kilometers (10,295 miles / 8,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 French Polynesia with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:35 in Apataki, it's 09:35 in Lagos. With a 11-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 Lagos (LOS) to Apataki (APK) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Apataki Airport (APK) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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