DEN
Denver
United States
11,045 km
6,863 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
11,045 km
6,863 mi / 5,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN LOS
Airport Name Denver International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code DEN LOS
ICAO Code KDEN DNMM
City Denver Lagos
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Lagos
Elevation 5,434 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 6.580000, 3.320000

Denver (DEN) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 11,045 kilometers (6,863 miles / 5,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 22:45 in Denver, it's 06:45 in Lagos. With a 8-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 5,299 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 312° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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