CEM
Central
United States
11,581 km
7,196 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
11,581 km
7,196 mi / 6,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Anchorage
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CEM LOS
Airport Name Central Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code CEM LOS
ICAO Code PACE DNMM
City Central Lagos
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/Anchorage Africa/Lagos
Elevation 937 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 65.570000, -144.780000 6.580000, 3.320000

Central (CEM) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Airport (CEM) in Central, United States to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 11,581 kilometers (7,196 miles / 6,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 03:29 in Central, it's 13:29 in Lagos. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Central (CEM) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Central Airport (CEM) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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