LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
13,389 km
8,320 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
13,389 km
8,320 mi / 7,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
38°
northeast

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LOS SDJ
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code LOS SDJ
ICAO Code DNMM RJSS
City Lagos Sendai
Country Nigeria Japan
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 135 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 38.140000, 140.920000

Lagos (LOS) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 13,389 kilometers (8,320 miles / 7,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Japan. 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 20:00 in Lagos, it's 04:00 in Sendai. 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 Sendai (SDJ) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 309° (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 Sendai Airport (SDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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