LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
11,871 km
7,377 miles
SHH
Shishmaref
United States
Distance
11,871 km
7,377 mi / 6,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

LOS SHH
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Shishmaref Airport
IATA Code LOS SHH
ICAO Code DNMM PASH
City Lagos Shishmaref
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Anchorage
Elevation 135 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 66.250000, -166.090000

Lagos (LOS) to Shishmaref (SHH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Shishmaref Airport (SHH) in Shishmaref, United States is 11,871 kilometers (7,377 miles / 6,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:49 in Lagos, it's 23:49 in Shishmaref. With a 10-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 Shishmaref (SHH) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 11° (north). 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 Shishmaref Airport (SHH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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