LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
16,130 km
10,022 miles
TJN
Takume
French Polynesia
Distance
16,130 km
10,022 mi / 8,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
252°
west southwest

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LOS TJN
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Takume Airport
IATA Code LOS TJN
ICAO Code DNMM NTKM
City Lagos Takume
Country Nigeria French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 135 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -15.850000, -142.270000

Lagos (LOS) to Takume (TJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Takume Airport (TJN) in Takume, French Polynesia is 16,130 kilometers (10,022 miles / 8,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 21:59 in Lagos, it's 10:59 in Takume. With a 11-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 Takume (TJN) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 101° (east southeast). 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 Takume Airport (TJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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