LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
13,034 km
8,099 miles
TKN
Tokunoshima
Japan
Distance
13,034 km
8,099 mi / 7,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
54°
northeast

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LOS TKN
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Tokunoshima Airport
IATA Code LOS TKN
ICAO Code DNMM RJKN
City Lagos Tokunoshima
Country Nigeria Japan
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 135 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 27.840000, 128.880000

Lagos (LOS) to Tokunoshima (TKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Tokunoshima Airport (TKN) in Tokunoshima, Japan is 13,034 kilometers (8,099 miles / 7,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Japan. 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 18:16 in Lagos, it's 02:16 in Tokunoshima. With a 8-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 Tokunoshima (TKN) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 295° (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 Tokunoshima Airport (TKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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