LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
8,571 km
5,326 miles
TRR
Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,571 km
5,326 mi / 4,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
83°
east

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LOS TRR
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport China-Bay Airport
IATA Code LOS TRR
ICAO Code DNMM VCCT
City Lagos Trincomalee
Country Nigeria Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Colombo
Elevation 135 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 8.540000, 81.180000

Lagos (LOS) to Trincomalee (TRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to China-Bay Airport (TRR) in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka is 8,571 kilometers (5,326 miles / 4,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 04:54 in Lagos, it's 09:24 in Trincomalee. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Trincomalee (TRR) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 275° (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 China-Bay Airport (TRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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