LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
19,050 km
11,837 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
19,050 km
11,837 mi / 10,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
53°
northeast

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LOS NIG
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code LOS NIG
ICAO Code DNMM NGNU
City Lagos Nikunau
Country Nigeria Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 135 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Lagos (LOS) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 19,050 kilometers (11,837 miles / 10,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:06 in Lagos, it's 00:06 in Nikunau. 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 Nikunau (NIG) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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