LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
12,071 km
7,500 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
12,071 km
7,500 mi / 6,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
59°
east northeast

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LOS SQJ
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code LOS SQJ
ICAO Code DNMM ZSSM
City Lagos Sanming
Country Nigeria China
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 26.430000, 117.840000

Lagos (LOS) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 12,071 kilometers (7,500 miles / 6,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 18:42 in Lagos, it's 01:42 in Sanming. 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 Sanming (SQJ) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 288° (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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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