LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
11,765 km
7,311 miles
XEN
Xingcheng Air Base
China
Distance
11,765 km
7,311 mi / 6,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
45°
northeast

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LOS XEN
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Xingcheng Air Base
IATA Code LOS XEN
ICAO Code DNMM ZYXC
City Lagos N/A
Country Nigeria China
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 40.580000, 120.700000

Lagos (LOS) to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) in Xingcheng Air Base, China is 11,765 kilometers (7,311 miles / 6,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 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 11:26 in Lagos, it's 18:26 in Xingcheng Air Base. 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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 294° (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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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