Lagos to Kākināda flights
Kākināda lies 8,616 km (5,354 mi) east of Lagos, +4.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 48 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Lagos | Kākināda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | India |
| Population | 15.4 million | 384,182 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | RJA, 48 km out |
Clocks in Kākināda are 4 h 30 min ahead of Lagos right now, so a 11 h 48 min journey lands 16 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kākināda
Crossing from Nigeria into India: money changes from the Naira to the Rupee (INR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Lagos
Lagos is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,794-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Kākināda
Kākināda is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rajahmundry Airport (RJA), 48 km (30 mi) from the centre, whose 10,384-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajahmundry Airport (regional) | RJA | 48 km (30 mi) | 10,384 ft | 151 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kākināda from Lagos?
8,616 km (5,354 mi) in a straight line, east of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Kākināda by air?
About 11 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lagos and Kākināda?
Kākināda is 4 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Kākināda flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Rajahmundry Airport (RJA).
What currency do I need in Kākināda?
The Rupee (INR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.