KJP
Kerama
Japan
12,964 km
8,056 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
12,964 km
8,056 mi / 7,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
293°
west northwest

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KJP LOS
Airport Name Kerama Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code KJP LOS
ICAO Code ROKR DNMM
City Kerama Lagos
Country Japan Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 156 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 26.170000, 127.290000 6.580000, 3.320000

Kerama (KJP) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kerama Airport (KJP) in Kerama, Japan to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 12,964 kilometers (8,056 miles / 7,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 07:47 in Kerama, it's 23:47 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 Kerama (KJP) follows a heading of 56° (east 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 Kerama Airport (KJP) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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