LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
5,913 km
3,674 miles
SHJ
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Distance
5,913 km
3,674 mi / 3,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
63°
east northeast

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LOS SHJ
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Sharjah International Airport
IATA Code LOS SHJ
ICAO Code DNMM OMSJ
City Lagos Sharjah
Country Nigeria United Arab Emirates
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Dubai
Elevation 135 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 25.330000, 55.520000

Lagos (LOS) to Sharjah (SHJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 5,913 kilometers (3,674 miles / 3,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 United Arab Emirates. 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 01:27 in Lagos, it's 04:27 in Sharjah. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sharjah (SHJ) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 259° (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 Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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