Lagos to Padangsidempuan flights
Padangsidempuan lies 10,639 km (6,611 mi) east of Lagos, +6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 23 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.
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| Lagos | Padangsidempuan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Indonesia |
| Population | 15.4 million | 243,843 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 310 m (1,017 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | FLZ, 47 km out |
Clocks in Padangsidempuan are 6 h ahead of Lagos right now, so a 14 h 23 min journey lands 20 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Padangsidempuan
Crossing from Nigeria into Indonesia: money changes from the Naira to the Rupiah (IDR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Padangsidempuan
Padangsidempuan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ), 47 km (29 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,655 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (regional) | FLZ | 47 km (29 mi) | 5,655 ft | 33 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 10,639 km (6,611 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 Padangsidempuan from Lagos?
10,639 km (6,611 mi) in a straight line, east of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Padangsidempuan by air?
About 14 h 23 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 Padangsidempuan?
Padangsidempuan is 6 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Padangsidempuan flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ).
What currency do I need in Padangsidempuan?
The Rupiah (IDR).
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.