LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
11,300 km
7,021 miles
LYA
Luoyang
China
Distance
11,300 km
7,021 mi / 6,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
52°
northeast

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LOS LYA
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Luoyang Airport
IATA Code LOS LYA
ICAO Code DNMM ZHLY
City Lagos Luoyang
Country Nigeria China
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 840 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 34.740000, 112.390000

Lagos (LOS) to Luoyang (LYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Luoyang Airport (LYA) in Luoyang, China is 11,300 kilometers (7,021 miles / 6,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 China. 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 18:01 in Lagos, it's 01:01 in Luoyang. 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 Luoyang (LYA) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). 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 Luoyang Airport (LYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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