LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
11,997 km
7,455 miles
MOS
Elim
United States
Distance
11,997 km
7,455 mi / 6,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

LOS MOS
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Moses Point Airport
IATA Code LOS MOS
ICAO Code DNMM KMOS
City Lagos Elim
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Nome
Elevation 135 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 64.700000, -162.060000

Lagos (LOS) to Elim (MOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Moses Point Airport (MOS) in Elim, United States is 11,997 kilometers (7,455 miles / 6,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 13:27 in Lagos, it's 03:27 in Elim. With a 10-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 Elim (MOS) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 Moses Point Airport (MOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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