APW
Apia
Samoa
19,061 km
11,844 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
19,061 km
11,844 mi / 10,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
147°
south southeast

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APW LOS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code APW LOS
ICAO Code NSFA DNMM
City Apia Lagos
Country Samoa Nigeria
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Lagos
Elevation 58 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 6.580000, 3.320000

Apia (APW) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 19,061 kilometers (11,844 miles / 10,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 Samoa 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 20:05 in Apia, it's 08:05 in Lagos. 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 Lagos (LOS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 212° (south 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 Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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