LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
10,585 km
6,577 miles
ZIX
Zhigansk
Russia
Distance
10,585 km
6,577 mi / 5,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
20°
north northeast

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LOS ZIX
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Zhigansk Airport
IATA Code LOS ZIX
ICAO Code DNMM UEVV
City Lagos Zhigansk
Country Nigeria Russia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 135 ft 292 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 66.800000, 123.360000

Lagos (LOS) to Zhigansk (ZIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Zhigansk Airport (ZIX) in Zhigansk, Russia is 10,585 kilometers (6,577 miles / 5,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:45 in Lagos, it's 23:45 in Zhigansk. 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 Zhigansk (ZIX) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 300° (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 Zhigansk Airport (ZIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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