LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
11,974 km
7,440 miles
YAK
Yakutat
United States
Distance
11,974 km
7,440 mi / 6,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
341°
north northwest

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LOS YAK
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Yakutat Airport
IATA Code LOS YAK
ICAO Code DNMM PAYA
City Lagos Yakutat
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Anchorage
Elevation 135 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 59.500000, -139.660000

Lagos (LOS) to Yakutat (YAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Yakutat Airport (YAK) in Yakutat, United States is 11,974 kilometers (7,440 miles / 6,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:23 in Lagos, it's 02:23 in Yakutat. With a 10-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 Yakutat (YAK) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). 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 Yakutat Airport (YAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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