CAU
Caruaru
Brazil
4,663 km
2,897 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
4,663 km
2,897 mi / 2,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
70°
east northeast

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CAU LOS
Airport Name Caruaru Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code CAU LOS
ICAO Code SNRU DNMM
City Caruaru Lagos
Country Brazil Nigeria
Timezone America/Fortaleza Africa/Lagos
Elevation 1,891 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -8.280000, -36.010000 6.580000, 3.320000

Caruaru (CAU) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caruaru Airport (CAU) in Caruaru, Brazil to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 4,663 kilometers (2,897 miles / 2,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Brazil 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 13:13 in Caruaru, it's 17:13 in Lagos. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,756 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Caruaru Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Caruaru (CAU) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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