LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
14,283 km
8,875 miles
TAQ
Tarcoola
Australia
Distance
14,283 km
8,875 mi / 7,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
124°
southeast

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LOS TAQ
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Tarcoola Airport
IATA Code LOS TAQ
ICAO Code DNMM YTAR
City Lagos Tarcoola
Country Nigeria Australia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -30.700000, 134.580000

Lagos (LOS) to Tarcoola (TAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) in Tarcoola, Australia is 14,283 kilometers (8,875 miles / 7,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 Australia. 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 11:23 in Lagos, it's 20:53 in Tarcoola. With a 9.5-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 Tarcoola (TAQ) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). 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 Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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