LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
13,203 km
8,204 miles
UKB
Kobe
Japan
Distance
13,203 km
8,204 mi / 7,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
44°
northeast

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LOS UKB
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Kobe Airport
IATA Code LOS UKB
ICAO Code DNMM RJBE
City Lagos Kobe
Country Nigeria Japan
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 135 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 34.630000, 135.220000

Lagos (LOS) to Kobe (UKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Kobe Airport (UKB) in Kobe, Japan is 13,203 kilometers (8,204 miles / 7,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 14:38 in Lagos, it's 22:38 in Kobe. 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 Kobe (UKB) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 303° (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 Kobe Airport (UKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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