DRK
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
9,565 km
5,943 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
9,565 km
5,943 mi / 5,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
84°
east

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DRK LOS
Airport Name Drake Bay Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code DRK LOS
ICAO Code MRDK DNMM
City Puntarenas Lagos
Country Costa Rica Nigeria
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Lagos
Elevation 12 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, -83.640000 6.580000, 3.320000

Puntarenas (DRK) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 9,565 kilometers (5,943 miles / 5,165 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 Costa Rica 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 07:56 in Puntarenas, it's 14:56 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 Puntarenas (DRK) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Drake Bay Airport (DRK) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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