The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Polyarny Airport (PYJ) in Yakutia, Russia is 10,151 kilometers (6,308 miles / 5,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:01 in Lagos, it's 19:01 in Yakutia. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,525 feet between the two airports. Polyarny Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Yakutia (PYJ) 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 Polyarny Airport (PYJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.