LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
11,975 km
7,441 miles
NKG
Nanjing
China
Distance
11,975 km
7,441 mi / 6,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
54°
northeast

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LOS NKG
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Nanjing Lukou Airport
IATA Code LOS NKG
ICAO Code DNMM ZSNJ
City Lagos Nanjing
Country Nigeria China
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 31.740000, 118.860000

Lagos (LOS) to Nanjing (NKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China is 11,975 kilometers (7,441 miles / 6,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 17:54 in Lagos, it's 00:54 in Nanjing. 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 Nanjing (NKG) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 290° (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 Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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