# Distance from Lagos (LOS) to Nunam Iqua (SXP)

> 12,265 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,265 km / 7,621 mi / 6,623 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 354° (north)
- **Return heading**: 13° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Nigeria) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 05:49 in Lagos, it's 20:49 in Nunam Iqua)
- **Elevation difference**: 117 ft (SXP is lower than LOS)

## Airports

### [Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/los-lagos-murtala-muhammed-international-airport/1ef266de-b7ed-6e78-baa4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lagos, Nigeria
- ICAO: DNMM
- Timezone: Africa/Lagos
- Coordinates: 6.580000, 3.320000
- Elevation: 135 ft

### [Nunam Iqua Airport (SXP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sxp-nunam-iqua-nunam-iqua-airport/1ef266df-3a10-661c-bec5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nunam Iqua, United States
- ICAO: KSXP
- Timezone: America/Nome
- Coordinates: 62.520000, -164.850000
- Elevation: 18 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 05:49 in Lagos, it's 20:49 in Nunam Iqua.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/los-lagos-murtala-muhammed-international-airport/1ef266de-b7ed-6e78-baa4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Nunam Iqua Airport (SXP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sxp-nunam-iqua-nunam-iqua-airport/1ef266df-3a10-661c-bec5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)