Lagos to Timika flights
Timika lies 14,842 km (9,222 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 47 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 | Timika | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Indonesia |
| Population | 15.4 million | 142,909 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | TIM, 25 km out |
Clocks in Timika are 8 h ahead of Lagos right now, so a 19 h 47 min journey lands 27 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Timika
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 Timika
Timika is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mozes Kilangin Airport (TIM), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,841 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mozes Kilangin Airport (regional) | TIM | 25 km (16 mi) | 7,841 ft | 103 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 14,842 km (9,222 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 Timika from Lagos?
14,842 km (9,222 mi) in a straight line, east of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Timika by air?
About 19 h 47 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 Timika?
Timika is 8 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Jayapura against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Timika flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Mozes Kilangin Airport (TIM).
What currency do I need in Timika?
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.