LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
12,076 km
7,504 miles
YAL
Alert Bay
Canada
Distance
12,076 km
7,504 mi / 6,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS YAL
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Alert Bay Airport
IATA Code LOS YAL
ICAO Code DNMM CYAL
City Lagos Alert Bay
Country Nigeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Vancouver
Elevation 135 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 50.580000, -126.920000

Lagos (LOS) to Alert Bay (YAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Alert Bay Airport (YAL) in Alert Bay, Canada is 12,076 kilometers (7,504 miles / 6,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Canada. 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 11:08 in Lagos, it's 02:08 in Alert Bay. With a 9-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 Alert Bay (YAL) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 53° (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 Alert Bay Airport (YAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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