LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
8,882 km
5,519 miles
NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
Distance
8,882 km
5,519 mi / 4,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS NAQ
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Qaanaaq Airport
IATA Code LOS NAQ
ICAO Code DNMM BGQQ
City Lagos Qaanaaq
Country Nigeria Greenland
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Thule
Elevation 135 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 77.490000, -69.390000

Lagos (LOS) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland is 8,882 kilometers (5,519 miles / 4,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:53 in Lagos, it's 14:53 in Qaanaaq. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). 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 Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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