LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
11,807 km
7,337 miles
LWL
Wells
United States
Distance
11,807 km
7,337 mi / 6,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS LWL
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Wells Municipal/Harriet Field
IATA Code LOS LWL
ICAO Code DNMM KLWL
City Lagos Wells
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 135 ft 5,769 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 41.120000, -114.920000

Lagos (LOS) to Wells (LWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States is 11,807 kilometers (7,337 miles / 6,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Nigeria with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:45 in Lagos, it's 00:45 in Wells. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,634 feet between the two airports. Wells Municipal/Harriet Field sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wells (LWL) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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