LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
11,996 km
7,454 miles
YCD
Nanaimo
Canada
Distance
11,996 km
7,454 mi / 6,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS YCD
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Nanaimo Airport
IATA Code LOS YCD
ICAO Code DNMM CYCD
City Lagos Nanaimo
Country Nigeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Vancouver
Elevation 135 ft 93 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 49.050000, -123.870000

Lagos (LOS) to Nanaimo (YCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) in Nanaimo, Canada is 11,996 kilometers (7,454 miles / 6,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Canada. 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 22:12 in Lagos, it's 13:12 in Nanaimo. With a 9-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 Nanaimo (YCD) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 56° (east northeast). 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 Nanaimo Airport (YCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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