LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
11,456 km
7,119 miles
SYX
Sanya
China
Distance
11,456 km
7,119 mi / 6,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
69°
east northeast

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LOS SYX
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Sanya Phoenix International Airport
IATA Code LOS SYX
ICAO Code DNMM ZJSY
City Lagos Sanya
Country Nigeria China
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 18.300000, 109.410000

Lagos (LOS) to Sanya (SYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) in Sanya, China is 11,456 kilometers (7,119 miles / 6,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 16:07 in Lagos, it's 23:07 in Sanya. 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 Sanya (SYX) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 282° (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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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