LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
16,151 km
10,036 miles
PNP
Popondetta
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,151 km
10,036 mi / 8,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
96°
east

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LOS PNP
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Girua Airport
IATA Code LOS PNP
ICAO Code DNMM AYGR
City Lagos Popondetta
Country Nigeria Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 135 ft 311 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -8.800000, 148.310000

Lagos (LOS) to Popondetta (PNP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Girua Airport (PNP) in Popondetta, Papua New Guinea is 16,151 kilometers (10,036 miles / 8,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 13:03 in Lagos, it's 22:03 in Popondetta. 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 Popondetta (PNP) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 269° (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 Girua Airport (PNP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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