City Map Compare/ Distance / Beijing to Lagos

Distance from Beijing to Lagos

11,455 km (7,118 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

11,455 km

Kilometers

7,118 miles

Miles

~13h 59m

Est. Flight

7h

Time Difference

Beijing

China
Area: 16,411 km²
Population: 21.54M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 43m

Lagos

Nigeria
Area: 1,172 km²
Population: 15.39M
Timezone: UTC+1
Elevation: 41m

Beijing and Lagos are separated by over 11000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.

Beijing is known for The Forbidden City and Great Wall of China, while Lagos is famous for Afrobeats music scene and Lekki Conservation Centre.

In terms of city area, Beijing is 14.0x larger than Lagos. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

Compare Beijing and Lagos side by side

Open Map Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Beijing from Lagos?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Beijing to Lagos is 11,455 km (7,118 miles).

How long is the flight from Beijing to Lagos?

A direct flight would take approximately 13h 59m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Beijing bigger than Lagos?

Beijing is larger at 16,411 km², compared to 1,172 km².

Browse all city distances · City directory