LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
16,261 km
10,104 miles
UPP
Hawi
United States
Distance
16,261 km
10,104 mi / 8,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
323°
northwest

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LOS UPP
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Upolu Airport
IATA Code LOS UPP
ICAO Code DNMM PHUP
City Lagos Hawi
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 135 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 20.270000, -155.860000

Lagos (LOS) to Hawi (UPP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Upolu Airport (UPP) in Hawi, United States is 16,261 kilometers (10,104 miles / 8,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:37 in Lagos, it's 13:37 in Hawi. 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 Hawi (UPP) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). 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 Upolu Airport (UPP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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