AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
10,334 km
6,421 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
10,334 km
6,421 mi / 5,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guatemala
Heading
82°
east

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AAZ LOS
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code AAZ LOS
ICAO Code MGQZ DNMM
City Quezaltenango Lagos
Country Guatemala Nigeria
Timezone America/Guatemala Africa/Lagos
Elevation 7,779 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 6.580000, 3.320000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 10,334 kilometers (6,421 miles / 5,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Guatemala with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:58 in Quezaltenango, it's 20:58 in Lagos. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,644 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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