LAX
Los Angeles
United States
12,791 km
7,948 miles
MIU
Maiduguri
Nigeria
Distance
12,791 km
7,948 mi / 6,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX MIU
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Maiduguri International Airport
IATA Code LAX MIU
ICAO Code KLAX DNMA
City Los Angeles Maiduguri
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Lagos
Elevation 128 ft 1,099 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 11.860000, 13.080000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Maiduguri (MIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) in Maiduguri, Nigeria is 12,791 kilometers (7,948 miles / 6,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 18:16 in Los Angeles, it's 03:16 in Maiduguri. 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 Maiduguri (MIU) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 317° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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