LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
10,705 km
6,652 miles
PEN
Penang
Malaysia
Distance
10,705 km
6,652 mi / 5,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
84°
east

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LOS PEN
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Penang International Airport
IATA Code LOS PEN
ICAO Code DNMM WMKP
City Lagos Penang
Country Nigeria Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 135 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 5.300000, 100.280000

Lagos (LOS) to Penang (PEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Penang International Airport (PEN) in Penang, Malaysia is 10,705 kilometers (6,652 miles / 5,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 16:23 in Lagos, it's 23:23 in Penang. 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 Penang (PEN) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 277° (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 Penang International Airport (PEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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