GTE
Groote Eylandt
Australia
14,831 km
9,216 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
14,831 km
9,216 mi / 8,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
266°
west

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GTE LOS
Airport Name Groote Eylandt Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code GTE LOS
ICAO Code YGTE DNMM
City Groote Eylandt Lagos
Country Australia Nigeria
Timezone Australia/Darwin Africa/Lagos
Elevation 53 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -13.970000, 136.460000 6.580000, 3.320000

Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) in Groote Eylandt, Australia to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 14,831 kilometers (9,216 miles / 8,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Australia 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 18:15 in Groote Eylandt, it's 09:45 in Lagos. With a 8.5-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 Groote Eylandt (GTE) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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