LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
15,426 km
9,585 miles
SKC
Suki
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,426 km
9,585 mi / 8,329 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
95°
east

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LOS SKC
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Suki Airport
IATA Code LOS SKC
ICAO Code DNMM AYSU
City Lagos Suki
Country Nigeria Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 135 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -8.050000, 141.720000

Lagos (LOS) to Suki (SKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Suki Airport (SKC) in Suki, Papua New Guinea is 15,426 kilometers (9,585 miles / 8,329 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 12:58 in Lagos, it's 21:58 in Suki. 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 Suki (SKC) 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 Suki Airport (SKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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