HCN
Hengchung
Taiwan
12,497 km
7,765 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
12,497 km
7,765 mi / 6,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
287°
west northwest

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HCN LOS
Airport Name Hengchun Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code HCN LOS
ICAO Code RCKW DNMM
City Hengchung Lagos
Country Taiwan Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Taipei Africa/Lagos
Elevation 46 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 22.040000, 120.730000 6.580000, 3.320000

Hengchung (HCN) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hengchun Airport (HCN) in Hengchung, Taiwan to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 12,497 kilometers (7,765 miles / 6,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Taiwan 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 00:57 in Hengchung, it's 17:57 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 Hengchung (HCN) follows a heading of 63° (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 Hengchun Airport (HCN) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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