LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
12,371 km
7,687 miles
LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
Distance
12,371 km
7,687 mi / 6,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

LOS LWY
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lawas Airport
IATA Code LOS LWY
ICAO Code DNMM WBGW
City Lagos Lawas
Country Nigeria Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 135 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 4.850000, 115.410000

Lagos (LOS) to Lawas (LWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia is 12,371 kilometers (7,687 miles / 6,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:51 in Lagos, it's 01:51 in Lawas. 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 Lawas (LWY) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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