LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
12,588 km
7,822 miles
RSU
Yeosu
South Korea
Distance
12,588 km
7,822 mi / 6,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
48°
northeast

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LOS RSU
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Yeosu Airport
IATA Code LOS RSU
ICAO Code DNMM RKJY
City Lagos Yeosu
Country Nigeria South Korea
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Seoul
Elevation 135 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 34.840000, 127.620000

Lagos (LOS) to Yeosu (RSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Yeosu Airport (RSU) in Yeosu, South Korea is 12,588 kilometers (7,822 miles / 6,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 South Korea. 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 17:18 in Lagos, it's 01:18 in Yeosu. 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.

The return flight from Yeosu (RSU) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 297° (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 Yeosu Airport (RSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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