LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
10,548 km
6,554 miles
LYO
Lyons
United States
Distance
10,548 km
6,554 mi / 5,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS LYO
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport
IATA Code LOS LYO
ICAO Code DNMM KLYO
City Lagos Lyons
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Chicago
Elevation 135 ft 1,692 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 38.300000, -98.200000

Lagos (LOS) to Lyons (LYO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) in Lyons, United States is 10,548 kilometers (6,554 miles / 5,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 17:23 in Lagos, it's 10:23 in Lyons. With a 7-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 1,557 feet between the two airports. Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Lyons (LYO) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 78° (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 Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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