LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
15,559 km
9,668 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,559 km
9,668 mi / 8,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
95°
east

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LOS OPU
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code LOS OPU
ICAO Code DNMM AYBM
City Lagos Balimo
Country Nigeria Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 135 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Lagos (LOS) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 15,559 kilometers (9,668 miles / 8,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 00:37 in Lagos, it's 09:37 in Balimo. 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 Balimo (OPU) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 271° (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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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