LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
11,426 km
7,100 miles
SHS
Shashi
China
Distance
11,426 km
7,100 mi / 6,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
57°
east northeast

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LOS SHS
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Shashi Airport
IATA Code LOS SHS
ICAO Code DNMM ZHSS
City Lagos Shashi
Country Nigeria China
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 30.320000, 112.280000

Lagos (LOS) to Shashi (SHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Shashi Airport (SHS) in Shashi, China is 11,426 kilometers (7,100 miles / 6,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 China. 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 00:49 in Lagos, it's 07:49 in Shashi. 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 Shashi (SHS) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 286° (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 Shashi Airport (SHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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