# Distance from Izumo (IZO) to Lagos (LOS)

> 12,977 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,977 km / 8,063 mi / 7,007 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 45° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → Nigeria
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 23:01 in Izumo, it's 15:01 in Lagos)
- **Elevation difference**: 120 ft (LOS is higher than IZO)

## Airports

### [Izumo Airport (IZO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/izo-izumo-izumo-airport/1ef266df-8c3b-6716-a314-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Izumo, Japan
- ICAO: RJOC
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 35.410000, 132.890000
- Elevation: 15 ft

### [Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/los-lagos-murtala-muhammed-international-airport/1ef266de-b7ed-6e78-baa4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lagos, Nigeria
- ICAO: DNMM
- Timezone: Africa/Lagos
- Coordinates: 6.580000, 3.320000
- Elevation: 135 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 23:01 in Izumo, it's 15:01 in Lagos.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Izumo Airport (IZO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/izo-izumo-izumo-airport/1ef266df-8c3b-6716-a314-06bb2780ed98)
- [Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/los-lagos-murtala-muhammed-international-airport/1ef266de-b7ed-6e78-baa4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)