LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
6,214 km
3,861 miles
SCO
Aktau
Kazakhstan
Distance
6,214 km
3,861 mi / 3,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
40°
northeast

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LOS SCO
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Aktau International Airport
IATA Code LOS SCO
ICAO Code DNMM UATE
City Lagos Aktau
Country Nigeria Kazakhstan
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Oral
Elevation 135 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 43.860000, 51.090000

Lagos (LOS) to Aktau (SCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Aktau International Airport (SCO) in Aktau, Kazakhstan is 6,214 kilometers (3,861 miles / 3,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Nigeria with Kazakhstan. 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 21:23 in Lagos, it's 01:23 in Aktau. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Aktau (SCO) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). 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 Aktau International Airport (SCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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