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Distance from Jakarta to Lagos

11,567 km (7,187 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

11,567 km

Kilometers

7,187 miles

Miles

~14h 6m

Est. Flight

6h

Time Difference

Jakarta

Indonesia
Area: 662 km²
Population: 10.56M
Timezone: UTC+7
Elevation: 8m

Lagos

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

Jakarta and Lagos are separated by over 12000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.

Jakarta is known for National Monument (Monas) and Old Town (Kota Tua), while Lagos is famous for Afrobeats music scene and Lekki Conservation Centre.

In terms of city area, Lagos is 1.8x larger than Jakarta. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Jakarta from Lagos?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Jakarta to Lagos is 11,567 km (7,187 miles).

How long is the flight from Jakarta to Lagos?

A direct flight would take approximately 14h 6m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Jakarta bigger than Lagos?

Lagos is larger at 1,172 km², compared to 662 km².

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