KTA
Karratha
Australia
12,701 km
7,892 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
12,701 km
7,892 mi / 6,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Perth
Heading
268°
west

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KTA LOS
Airport Name Karratha Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code KTA LOS
ICAO Code YPKA DNMM
City Karratha Lagos
Country Australia Nigeria
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Lagos
Elevation 29 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -20.710000, 116.770000 6.580000, 3.320000

Karratha (KTA) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karratha Airport (KTA) in Karratha, Australia to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 12,701 kilometers (7,892 miles / 6,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 00:20 in Karratha, it's 17:20 in Lagos. With a 7-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 Karratha (KTA) follows a heading of 110° (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 Karratha Airport (KTA) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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