LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
18,581 km
11,545 miles
TRW
Tarawa
Kiribati
Distance
18,581 km
11,545 mi / 10,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
52°
northeast

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LOS TRW
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Bonriki International Airport
IATA Code LOS TRW
ICAO Code DNMM NGTA
City Lagos Tarawa
Country Nigeria Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 135 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 1.380000, 173.150000

Lagos (LOS) to Tarawa (TRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in Tarawa, Kiribati is 18,581 kilometers (11,545 miles / 10,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Kiribati. 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 17:01 in Lagos, it's 04:01 in Tarawa. 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 Tarawa (TRW) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). 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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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