API
Apiay
Colombia
8,509 km
5,287 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
8,509 km
5,287 mi / 4,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
84°
east

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API LOS
Airport Name Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code API LOS
ICAO Code SKAP DNMM
City Apiay Lagos
Country Colombia Nigeria
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Lagos
Elevation 1,207 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 4.080000, -73.560000 6.580000, 3.320000

Apiay (API) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) in Apiay, Colombia to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 8,509 kilometers (5,287 miles / 4,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:51 in Apiay, it's 05:51 in Lagos. With a 6-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 1,072 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Apiay (API) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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