LIM
Lima
Peru
9,128 km
5,672 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
9,128 km
5,672 mi / 4,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

LIM LOS
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code LIM LOS
ICAO Code SPJC DNMM
City Lima Lagos
Country Peru Nigeria
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Lagos
Elevation 113 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 6.580000, 3.320000

Lima (LIM) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 9,128 kilometers (5,672 miles / 4,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Peru 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 02:03 in Lima, it's 08:03 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 Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 257° (west 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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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