CUN
Cancun
Mexico
9,766 km
6,068 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
9,766 km
6,068 mi / 5,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cancun
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN LOS
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code CUN LOS
ICAO Code MMUN DNMM
City Cancun Lagos
Country Mexico Nigeria
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Lagos
Elevation 22 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 6.580000, 3.320000

Cancun (CUN) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 9,766 kilometers (6,068 miles / 5,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Mexico 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 02:05 in Cancun, it's 08:05 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.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 291° (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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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