AKU
Aksu
China
8,438 km
5,243 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
8,438 km
5,243 mi / 4,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
266°
west

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AKU LOS
Airport Name Aksu Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code AKU LOS
ICAO Code ZWAK DNMM
City Aksu Lagos
Country China Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lagos
Elevation 0 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, 80.290000 6.580000, 3.320000

Aksu (AKU) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 8,438 kilometers (5,243 miles / 4,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:40 in Aksu, it's 03:40 in Lagos. With a 7-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 Lagos (LOS) to Aksu (AKU) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aksu Airport (AKU) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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