JGN
Jiayuguan
China
9,965 km
6,192 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
9,965 km
6,192 mi / 5,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
278°
west

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JGN LOS
Airport Name Jiayuguan Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code JGN LOS
ICAO Code ZLJQ DNMM
City Jiayuguan Lagos
Country China Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lagos
Elevation 0 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, 98.340000 6.580000, 3.320000

Jiayuguan (JGN) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) in Jiayuguan, China to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 9,965 kilometers (6,192 miles / 5,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 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 22:39 in Jiayuguan, it's 15:39 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 Jiayuguan (JGN) follows a heading of 50° (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 Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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