LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
11,227 km
6,976 miles
YZU
Whitecourt
Canada
Distance
11,227 km
6,976 mi / 6,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
329°
north northwest

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LOS YZU
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Whitecourt Airport
IATA Code LOS YZU
ICAO Code DNMM CYZU
City Lagos Whitecourt
Country Nigeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Edmonton
Elevation 135 ft 2,567 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 54.140000, -115.790000

Lagos (LOS) to Whitecourt (YZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Whitecourt Airport (YZU) in Whitecourt, Canada is 11,227 kilometers (6,976 miles / 6,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 23:20 in Lagos, it's 15:20 in Whitecourt. 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 2,432 feet between the two airports. Whitecourt Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Whitecourt (YZU) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 62° (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 Whitecourt Airport (YZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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