BCB
Blacksburg
United States
9,011 km
5,599 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
9,011 km
5,599 mi / 4,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

BCB LOS
Airport Name Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code BCB LOS
ICAO Code KBCB DNMM
City Blacksburg Lagos
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lagos
Elevation 2,120 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 37.200000, -80.400000 6.580000, 3.320000

Blacksburg (BCB) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB) in Blacksburg, United States to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 9,011 kilometers (5,599 miles / 4,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 United States 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 11:47 in Blacksburg, it's 17:47 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 1,985 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Blacksburg (BCB) follows a heading of 307° (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 Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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