LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
16,023 km
9,956 miles
WSU
Wasu
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,023 km
9,956 mi / 8,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
91°
east

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LOS WSU
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Wasu Airport
IATA Code LOS WSU
ICAO Code DNMM AYWS
City Lagos Wasu
Country Nigeria Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 135 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -5.960000, 147.200000

Lagos (LOS) to Wasu (WSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Wasu Airport (WSU) in Wasu, Papua New Guinea is 16,023 kilometers (9,956 miles / 8,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 12:43 in Lagos, it's 21:43 in Wasu. 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 Wasu (WSU) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 273° (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 Wasu Airport (WSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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