LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
8,715 km
5,415 miles
TCG
Tacheng
China
Distance
8,715 km
5,415 mi / 4,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
44°
northeast

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LOS TCG
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Tacheng Airport
IATA Code LOS TCG
ICAO Code DNMM ZWTC
City Lagos Tacheng
Country Nigeria China
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 46.670000, 83.340000

Lagos (LOS) to Tacheng (TCG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Tacheng Airport (TCG) in Tacheng, China is 8,715 kilometers (5,415 miles / 4,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 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 18:00 in Lagos, it's 01:00 in Tacheng. 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 Tacheng (TCG) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 267° (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 Tacheng Airport (TCG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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