LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
11,381 km
7,072 miles
YXJ
Fort Saint John
Canada
Distance
11,381 km
7,072 mi / 6,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS YXJ
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Fort St John Airport
IATA Code LOS YXJ
ICAO Code DNMM CYXJ
City Lagos Fort Saint John
Country Nigeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Dawson_Creek
Elevation 135 ft 2,280 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 56.240000, -120.740000

Lagos (LOS) to Fort Saint John (YXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Fort St John Airport (YXJ) in Fort Saint John, Canada is 11,381 kilometers (7,072 miles / 6,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 04:38 in Lagos, it's 20:38 in Fort Saint John. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,145 feet between the two airports. Fort St John Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Saint John (YXJ) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 57° (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 Fort St John Airport (YXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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