LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
11,705 km
7,273 miles
LWS
Lewiston
United States
Distance
11,705 km
7,273 mi / 6,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS LWS
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport
IATA Code LOS LWS
ICAO Code DNMM KLWS
City Lagos Lewiston
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 135 ft 1,442 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 46.370000, -117.020000

Lagos (LOS) to Lewiston (LWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) in Lewiston, United States is 11,705 kilometers (7,273 miles / 6,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 13:59 in Lagos, it's 04:59 in Lewiston. 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 1,307 feet between the two airports. Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Lewiston (LWS) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 63° (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 Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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