HIJ
Hiroshima
Japan
13,034 km
8,099 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
13,034 km
8,099 mi / 7,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
301°
west northwest

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HIJ LOS
Airport Name Hiroshima Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code HIJ LOS
ICAO Code RJOA DNMM
City Hiroshima Lagos
Country Japan Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 1,088 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 34.440000, 132.920000 6.580000, 3.320000

Hiroshima (HIJ) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) in Hiroshima, Japan to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 13,034 kilometers (8,099 miles / 7,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Japan 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 17:38 in Hiroshima, it's 09:38 in Lagos. 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 Lagos (LOS) to Hiroshima (HIJ) follows a heading of 46° (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 Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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