LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,057 km
5,628 miles
YQS
St Thomas
Canada
Distance
9,057 km
5,628 mi / 4,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS YQS
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport St Thomas Municipal Airport
IATA Code LOS YQS
ICAO Code DNMM CYQS
City Lagos St Thomas
Country Nigeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Toronto
Elevation 135 ft 778 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 42.770000, -81.110000

Lagos (LOS) to St Thomas (YQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) in St Thomas, Canada is 9,057 kilometers (5,628 miles / 4,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 22:27 in Lagos, it's 16:27 in St Thomas. With a 6-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 St Thomas (YQS) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 89° (east). 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 St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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