Lagos to Ngerulmud flights
Ngerulmud lies 14,388 km (8,940 mi) east of Lagos, +8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 19 h 12 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 | Ngerulmud | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Palau |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 72 m (236 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+9 (Pacific/Palau) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | ROR, 17 km out |
Clocks in Ngerulmud are 8 h ahead of Lagos right now, so a 19 h 12 min journey lands 27 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ngerulmud
Crossing from Nigeria into Palau: money changes from the Naira to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +680; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Ngerulmud
Ngerulmud is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Roman Tmetuchl International Airport (ROR), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,200 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Tmetuchl International Airport | ROR | 17 km (11 mi) | 7,200 ft | 176 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 14,388 km (8,940 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Ngerulmud from Lagos?
14,388 km (8,940 mi) in a straight line, east of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Ngerulmud by air?
About 19 h 12 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 Ngerulmud?
Ngerulmud is 8 h ahead at the moment (Pacific/Palau against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Ngerulmud flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Roman Tmetuchl International Airport (ROR).
What currency do I need in Ngerulmud?
The Dollar (USD).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.