LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,810 km
6,096 miles
MEI
Meridian
United States
Distance
9,810 km
6,096 mi / 5,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
302°
west northwest

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LOS MEI
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Key Field
IATA Code LOS MEI
ICAO Code DNMM KMEI
City Lagos Meridian
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Chicago
Elevation 135 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 32.330000, -88.750000

Lagos (LOS) to Meridian (MEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Key Field (MEI) in Meridian, United States is 9,810 kilometers (6,096 miles / 5,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 11:26 in Lagos, it's 04:26 in Meridian. 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.

The return flight from Meridian (MEI) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Key Field (MEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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