LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
11,925 km
7,410 miles
TAO
Qingdao
China
Distance
11,925 km
7,410 mi / 6,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
49°
northeast

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LOS TAO
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Liuting Airport
IATA Code LOS TAO
ICAO Code DNMM ZSQD
City Lagos Qingdao
Country Nigeria China
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 36.270000, 120.370000

Lagos (LOS) to Qingdao (TAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China is 11,925 kilometers (7,410 miles / 6,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 22:42 in Lagos, it's 05:42 in Qingdao. 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 Qingdao (TAO) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 292° (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 Liuting Airport (TAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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