EOH
Medellin
Colombia
8,709 km
5,412 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
8,709 km
5,412 mi / 4,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

EOH LOS
Airport Name Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code EOH LOS
ICAO Code SKMD DNMM
City Medellin Lagos
Country Colombia Nigeria
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Lagos
Elevation 4,949 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 6.220000, -75.590000 6.580000, 3.320000

Medellin (EOH) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) in Medellin, Colombia to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 8,709 kilometers (5,412 miles / 4,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:50 in Medellin, it's 13:50 in Lagos. With a 6-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 4,814 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Medellin (EOH) follows a heading of 275° (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 Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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