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Distance from Lagos to Shenzhen

11,819 km (7,344 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

11,819 km

Kilometers

7,344 miles

Miles

~14h 24m

Est. Flight

7h

Time Difference

Lagos

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

Shenzhen

China
Area: 1,997 km²
Population: 17.56M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 35m

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

Lagos is known for Afrobeats music scene and Lekki Conservation Centre, while Shenzhen is famous for Tech industry (Huawei, Tencent, DJI) and Shenzhen Bay.

In terms of city area, Shenzhen is 1.7x larger than Lagos. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Lagos from Shenzhen?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Lagos to Shenzhen is 11,819 km (7,344 miles).

How long is the flight from Lagos to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take approximately 14h 24m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Lagos bigger than Shenzhen?

Shenzhen is larger at 1,997 km², compared to 1,172 km².

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