LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
13,271 km
8,247 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
13,271 km
8,247 mi / 7,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LOS SHM
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code LOS SHM
ICAO Code DNMM RJBD
City Lagos Shirahama
Country Nigeria Japan
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 135 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 33.660000, 135.360000

Lagos (LOS) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 13,271 kilometers (8,247 miles / 7,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 19:25 in Lagos, it's 03:25 in Shirahama. 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 Shirahama (SHM) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 302° (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 Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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