DRF
Kenai
United States
12,245 km
7,609 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
12,245 km
7,609 mi / 6,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Anchorage
Heading
26°
north northeast

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DRF LOS
Airport Name Drift River Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code DRF LOS
ICAO Code 3AK5 DNMM
City Kenai Lagos
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/Anchorage Africa/Lagos
Elevation 30 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 60.590000, -152.160000 6.580000, 3.320000

Kenai (DRF) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drift River Airport (DRF) in Kenai, United States to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 12,245 kilometers (7,609 miles / 6,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 13:37 in Kenai, it's 23:37 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 Kenai (DRF) 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 Drift River Airport (DRF) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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