LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
16,563 km
10,292 miles
WTZ
Whitianga Airport
New Zealand
Distance
16,563 km
10,292 mi / 8,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
168°
south southeast

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LOS WTZ
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Whitianga Airport
IATA Code LOS WTZ
ICAO Code DNMM NZWT
City Lagos N/A
Country Nigeria New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 135 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -36.830000, 175.680000

Lagos (LOS) to Whitianga Airport (WTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Whitianga Airport (WTZ) in Whitianga Airport, New Zealand is 16,563 kilometers (10,292 miles / 8,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 New Zealand. 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 22:35 in Lagos, it's 10:35 in Whitianga Airport. With a 12-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 Whitianga Airport (WTZ) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 195° (south 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 Whitianga Airport (WTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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