LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
12,725 km
7,907 miles
SMM
Semporna
Malaysia
Distance
12,725 km
7,907 mi / 6,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
82°
east

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LOS SMM
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Semporna Airport
IATA Code LOS SMM
ICAO Code DNMM WBKA
City Lagos Semporna
Country Nigeria Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Kuching
Elevation 135 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 4.450000, 118.580000

Lagos (LOS) to Semporna (SMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Semporna Airport (SMM) in Semporna, Malaysia is 12,725 kilometers (7,907 miles / 6,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Malaysia. 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 20:32 in Lagos, it's 03:32 in Semporna. 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 Semporna (SMM) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 279° (west). 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 Semporna Airport (SMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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