EKA
Eureka
United States
12,506 km
7,771 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
12,506 km
7,771 mi / 6,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
59°
east northeast

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EKA LOS
Airport Name Murray Field Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code EKA LOS
ICAO Code KEKA DNMM
City Eureka Lagos
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Lagos
Elevation 11 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 40.800000, -124.110000 6.580000, 3.320000

Eureka (EKA) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murray Field (EKA) in Eureka, United States to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 12,506 kilometers (7,771 miles / 6,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 06:00 in Eureka, it's 15:00 in Lagos. With a 9-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 Eureka (EKA) follows a heading of 319° (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 Murray Field (EKA) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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