HFE
Hefei
China
11,798 km
7,331 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
11,798 km
7,331 mi / 6,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HFE LOS
Airport Name Hefei Xinqiao International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code HFE LOS
ICAO Code ZSOF DNMM
City Hefei Lagos
Country China Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lagos
Elevation 210 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 31.990000, 116.970000 6.580000, 3.320000

Hefei (HFE) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) in Hefei, China to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 11,798 kilometers (7,331 miles / 6,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 China with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:24 in Hefei, it's 18:24 in Lagos. 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 Lagos (LOS) to Hefei (HFE) follows a heading of 54° (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 Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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