GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
11,806 km
7,336 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
11,806 km
7,336 mi / 6,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Phoenix
Heading
69°
east northeast

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GCN LOS
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code GCN LOS
ICAO Code KGCN DNMM
City Grand Canyon Lagos
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/Phoenix Africa/Lagos
Elevation 6,609 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 6.580000, 3.320000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 11,806 kilometers (7,336 miles / 6,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 19:04 in Grand Canyon, it's 03:04 in Lagos. With a 8-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 6,474 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 310° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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