GIR
Girardot
Colombia
8,643 km
5,371 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
8,643 km
5,371 mi / 4,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

GIR LOS
Airport Name Santiago Vila Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code GIR LOS
ICAO Code SKGI DNMM
City Girardot Lagos
Country Colombia Nigeria
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Lagos
Elevation 900 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 4.280000, -74.800000 6.580000, 3.320000

Girardot (GIR) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santiago Vila Airport (GIR) in Girardot, Colombia to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 8,643 kilometers (5,371 miles / 4,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 15:00 in Girardot, it's 21:00 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.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Girardot (GIR) follows a heading of 273° (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 Santiago Vila Airport (GIR) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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