Lagos to Seoul
15h 47m The flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) covers 12,362 km (7,682 miles) and takes approximately 15h 47m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 45°, passing near 39.8° N, 53.2° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 22h 29m | 22h 54m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 51m | 16h 16m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 44m | 14h 09m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 33m | 14h 58m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| LOS | ICN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Murtala Muhammed International Airport | Incheon International Airport |
| City | Lagos | Seoul |
| Country | Nigeria | South Korea |
| ICAO | DNMM | RKSI |
| Coordinates | 6.5774, 3.3212 | 37.4691, 126.451 |
| Elevation | 135 ft | 23 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Lagos to Seoul?
A non-stop flight from Lagos (LOS) to Seoul (ICN) takes about 15h 47m. The great-circle distance is 12,362 km (7,682 miles, 6,675 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 45°.
How far is Lagos from Seoul?
12,362 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,682 miles or 6,675 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between LOS and ICN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,362 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 15h 47m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.