LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
11,623 km
7,222 miles
SJN
St Johns
United States
Distance
11,623 km
7,222 mi / 6,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS SJN
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport St Johns Industrial Air Park
IATA Code LOS SJN
ICAO Code DNMM KSJN
City Lagos St Johns
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Phoenix
Elevation 135 ft 5,737 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 34.520000, -109.380000

Lagos (LOS) to St Johns (SJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) in St Johns, United States is 11,623 kilometers (7,222 miles / 6,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 23:54 in Lagos, it's 15:54 in St Johns. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,602 feet between the two airports. St Johns Industrial Air Park sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from St Johns (SJN) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). 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 St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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