LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
14,694 km
9,130 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
14,694 km
9,130 mi / 7,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LOS YAP
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code LOS YAP
ICAO Code DNMM PTYA
City Lagos Yap Island
Country Nigeria Micronesia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 135 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 9.500000, 138.080000

Lagos (LOS) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 14,694 kilometers (9,130 miles / 7,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Micronesia. 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 00:05 in Lagos, it's 09:05 in Yap Island. 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 Yap Island (YAP) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). 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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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