LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
13,053 km
8,111 miles
SGP
Shay Gap
Australia
Distance
13,053 km
8,111 mi / 7,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LOS SGP
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Shay Gap Airport
IATA Code LOS SGP
ICAO Code DNMM YSHG
City Lagos Shay Gap
Country Nigeria Australia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Australia/Perth
Elevation 135 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -20.420000, 120.140000

Lagos (LOS) to Shay Gap (SGP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Shay Gap Airport (SGP) in Shay Gap, Australia is 13,053 kilometers (8,111 miles / 7,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:44 in Lagos, it's 11:44 in Shay Gap. 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 Shay Gap (SGP) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 267° (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 Shay Gap Airport (SGP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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