LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
15,481 km
9,619 miles
SBE
Suabi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,481 km
9,619 mi / 8,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
92°
east

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LOS SBE
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Suabi Airport
IATA Code LOS SBE
ICAO Code DNMM AYSA
City Lagos N/A
Country Nigeria Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 135 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -6.100000, 142.280000

Lagos (LOS) to Suabi Airport (SBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Suabi Airport (SBE) in Suabi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 15,481 kilometers (9,619 miles / 8,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 17:34 in Lagos, it's 02:34 in Suabi Airport. 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 Suabi Airport (SBE) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 273° (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 Suabi Airport (SBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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