KCA
Kuqa
China
8,665 km
5,384 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
8,665 km
5,384 mi / 4,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
268°
west

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KCA LOS
Airport Name Kuqa Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code KCA LOS
ICAO Code ZWKC DNMM
City Kuqa Lagos
Country China Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lagos
Elevation 3,524 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 41.720000, 82.990000 6.580000, 3.320000

Kuqa (KCA) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuqa Airport (KCA) in Kuqa, China to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 8,665 kilometers (5,384 miles / 4,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 00:51 in Kuqa, it's 17:51 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,389 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Kuqa Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Kuqa (KCA) follows a heading of 49° (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 Kuqa Airport (KCA) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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