LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
12,642 km
7,855 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
12,642 km
7,855 mi / 6,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
81°
east

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LOS SDK
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Sandakan Airport
IATA Code LOS SDK
ICAO Code DNMM WBKS
City Lagos Sandakan
Country Nigeria Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Kuching
Elevation 135 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 5.900000, 118.060000

Lagos (LOS) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 12,642 kilometers (7,855 miles / 6,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 09:41 in Lagos, it's 16:41 in Sandakan. 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 Sandakan (SDK) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 280° (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 Sandakan Airport (SDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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