LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
7,300 km
4,536 miles
SKD
Samarkand
Uzbekistan
Distance
7,300 km
4,536 mi / 3,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
49°
northeast

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LOS SKD
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Samarkand Airport
IATA Code LOS SKD
ICAO Code DNMM UTSS
City Lagos Samarkand
Country Nigeria Uzbekistan
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 135 ft 2,224 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 39.700000, 66.980000

Lagos (LOS) to Samarkand (SKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Samarkand Airport (SKD) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is 7,300 kilometers (4,536 miles / 3,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with Uzbekistan. 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 17:00 in Lagos, it's 21:00 in Samarkand. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,089 feet between the two airports. Samarkand Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Samarkand (SKD) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). 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 Samarkand Airport (SKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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