LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
12,171 km
7,563 miles
YIW
Yiwu
China
Distance
12,171 km
7,563 mi / 6,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
56°
northeast

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LOS YIW
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Yiwu Airport
IATA Code LOS YIW
ICAO Code DNMM ZSYW
City Lagos Yiwu
Country Nigeria China
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 262 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 29.340000, 120.030000

Lagos (LOS) to Yiwu (YIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Yiwu Airport (YIW) in Yiwu, China is 12,171 kilometers (7,563 miles / 6,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 China. 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 08:13 in Lagos, it's 15:13 in Yiwu. With a 7-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 Yiwu (YIW) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 290° (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 Yiwu Airport (YIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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