Distance From Murtala Muhammed International Airport to New Chitose Airport, LOS - CTS Distance

The distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 8143 miles or 13105 kilometers or 7072 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lagos ( Nigeria ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lagos and Sapporo takes around 18 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 18 hours 43 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LOS - CTS

Kilometers		13105 km
Statute Miles		8143 miles
Nautical Miles		7072 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 43 minutes

Murtala Muhammed International Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - LOS to CTS Flight Path

Location of Murtala Muhammed International Airport & New Chitose Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lagos to Sapporo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lagos, Nigeria and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Lagos, Nigeria and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LOS - CTS

Time difference between Lagos (Nigeria) and Sapporo (Japan) is 8 Hours.
Sapporo time is 8 Hours ahead of Lagos.

Location	Local Time
Lagos (Nigeria)	2025-12-13, 23:47:39 WAT
Sapporo (Japan)	2025-12-14, 07:47:39 JST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS / DNMM) Lagos, Nigeria

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan