DBQ
Dubuque
United States
9,844 km
6,117 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
9,844 km
6,117 mi / 5,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
82°
east

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DBQ LOS
Airport Name Dubuque Regional Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code DBQ LOS
ICAO Code KDBQ DNMM
City Dubuque Lagos
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Lagos
Elevation 1,076 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 42.400000, -90.710000 6.580000, 3.320000

Dubuque (DBQ) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) in Dubuque, United States to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 9,844 kilometers (6,117 miles / 5,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 07:38 in Dubuque, it's 14:38 in Lagos. With a 7-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 Dubuque (DBQ) follows a heading of 313° (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 Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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