LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
16,847 km
10,468 miles
PNI
Pohnpei Island
Micronesia
Distance
16,847 km
10,468 mi / 9,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
62°
east northeast

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LOS PNI
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Pohnpei International Airport
IATA Code LOS PNI
ICAO Code DNMM PTPN
City Lagos Pohnpei Island
Country Nigeria Micronesia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Pohnpei
Elevation 135 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 6.990000, 158.210000

Lagos (LOS) to Pohnpei Island (PNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) in Pohnpei Island, Micronesia is 16,847 kilometers (10,468 miles / 9,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Micronesia. 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 22:56 in Lagos, it's 08:56 in Pohnpei Island. With a 10-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 Pohnpei Island (PNI) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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