LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
11,459 km
7,120 miles
NAY
Beijing
China
Distance
11,459 km
7,120 mi / 6,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
47°
northeast

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LOS NAY
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Beijing Nanyuan Airport
IATA Code LOS NAY
ICAO Code DNMM ZBNY
City Lagos Beijing
Country Nigeria China
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 39.780000, 116.390000

Lagos (LOS) to Beijing (NAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) in Beijing, China is 11,459 kilometers (7,120 miles / 6,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:24 in Lagos, it's 17:24 in Beijing. 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 Beijing (NAY) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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