Lagos to Yangon flights
Yangon lies 10,092 km (6,271 mi) east of Lagos, +5.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 41 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Lagos | Yangon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Myanmar |
| Population | 15.4 million | 4.5 million |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | RGN, 12 km out |
Clocks in Yangon are 5 h 30 min ahead of Lagos right now, so a 13 h 41 min journey lands 19 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Yangon
Crossing from Nigeria into Myanmar: money changes from the Naira to the Kyat (MMK); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +95; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876.
Airports at each end
Leaving Lagos
Lagos is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,794-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Yangon
Yangon is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yangon International Airport (RGN), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,200-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangon International Airport | RGN | 12 km (7 mi) | 11,200 ft | 109 ft |
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Staying in Yangon
Our booking partner lists 262 places to stay in Yangon. Of the 260 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (173), and 17 are five-star. Across 63 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 10,003 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Yangon from Lagos?
10,092 km (6,271 mi) in a straight line, east of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Yangon by air?
About 13 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lagos and Yangon?
Yangon is 5 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Yangon against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Yangon flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Yangon International Airport (RGN).
What currency do I need in Yangon?
The Kyat (MMK).
Where can I stay in Yangon?
Our booking partner lists 262 places to stay in Yangon, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.