Distance From Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, LOS - XMN Distance

The distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) is 7556 miles or 12161 kilometers or 6562 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 Xiamen ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lagos and Xiamen takes around 17 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, Xiamen, China is 17 hours 22 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 - XMN

Kilometers		12161 km
Statute Miles		7556 miles
Nautical Miles		6562 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 22 minutes

Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport Flight Route Map - LOS to XMN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Lagos, Nigeria and Xiamen, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LOS - XMN

Time difference between Lagos (Nigeria) and Xiamen (China) is 7 Hours.
Xiamen time is 7 Hours ahead of Lagos.

Location	Local Time
Lagos (Nigeria)	2025-12-14, 06:42:39 WAT
Xiamen (China)	2025-12-14, 13:42:39 CST

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

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN / ZSAM) Xiamen, China