LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
12,036 km
7,479 miles
SBW
Sibu
Malaysia
Distance
12,036 km
7,479 mi / 6,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
85°
east

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LOS SBW
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Sibu Airport
IATA Code LOS SBW
ICAO Code DNMM WBGS
City Lagos Sibu
Country Nigeria Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Kuching
Elevation 135 ft 122 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 2.260000, 111.980000

Lagos (LOS) to Sibu (SBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, Malaysia is 12,036 kilometers (7,479 miles / 6,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Malaysia. 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 22:15 in Lagos, it's 05:15 in Sibu. 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 Sibu (SBW) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 278° (west). 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 Sibu Airport (SBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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