FTE
El Calafate
Argentina
9,547 km
5,932 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
9,547 km
5,932 mi / 5,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FTE LOS
Airport Name El Calafate Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code FTE LOS
ICAO Code SAWC DNMM
City El Calafate Lagos
Country Argentina Nigeria
Timezone America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos Africa/Lagos
Elevation 669 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -50.280000, -72.050000 6.580000, 3.320000

El Calafate (FTE) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Calafate Airport (FTE) in El Calafate, Argentina to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 9,547 kilometers (5,932 miles / 5,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Argentina 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 14:02 in El Calafate, it's 18:02 in Lagos. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to El Calafate (FTE) follows a heading of 218° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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