HKN
Hoskins
Papua New Guinea
16,374 km
10,175 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
16,374 km
10,175 mi / 8,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
274°
west

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HKN LOS
Airport Name Kimbe Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code HKN LOS
ICAO Code AYHK DNMM
City Hoskins Lagos
Country Papua New Guinea Nigeria
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Lagos
Elevation 66 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -5.460000, 150.410000 6.580000, 3.320000

Hoskins (HKN) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 16,374 kilometers (10,175 miles / 8,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 23:11 in Hoskins, it's 14:11 in Lagos. 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.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Hoskins (HKN) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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