LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
13,989 km
8,692 miles
NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
Distance
13,989 km
8,692 mi / 7,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
108°
east southeast

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LOS NLS
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Nicholson Airport
IATA Code LOS NLS
ICAO Code DNMM YNIC
City Lagos N/A
Country Nigeria Australia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Australia/Perth
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -18.050000, 128.900000

Lagos (LOS) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia is 13,989 kilometers (8,692 miles / 7,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Australia. 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 12:38 in Lagos, it's 19:38 in Nicholson Airport. 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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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