GXF
Sayun
Yemen
5,056 km
3,142 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
5,056 km
3,142 mi / 2,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Aden
Heading
263°
west

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GXF LOS
Airport Name Sayun International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code GXF LOS
ICAO Code OYSY DNMM
City Sayun Lagos
Country Yemen Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Aden Africa/Lagos
Elevation 2,097 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 15.970000, 48.790000 6.580000, 3.320000

Sayun (GXF) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sayun International Airport (GXF) in Sayun, Yemen to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 5,056 kilometers (3,142 miles / 2,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Yemen 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 13:35 in Sayun, it's 11:35 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,962 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Sayun International Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Sayun (GXF) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Sayun International Airport (GXF) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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