LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,338 km
5,803 miles
TYS
Knoxville
United States
Distance
9,338 km
5,803 mi / 5,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
305°
northwest

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LOS TYS
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Mc Ghee Tyson Airport
IATA Code LOS TYS
ICAO Code DNMM KTYS
City Lagos Knoxville
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/New_York
Elevation 135 ft 986 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 35.810000, -83.990000

Lagos (LOS) to Knoxville (TYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, United States is 9,338 kilometers (5,803 miles / 5,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:53 in Lagos, it's 03:53 in Knoxville. With a 6-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 Knoxville (TYS) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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