LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
11,355 km
7,055 miles
MTJ
Montrose
United States
Distance
11,355 km
7,055 mi / 6,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS MTJ
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Montrose Regional Airport
IATA Code LOS MTJ
ICAO Code DNMM KMTJ
City Lagos Montrose
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Denver
Elevation 135 ft 5,759 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 38.510000, -107.890000

Lagos (LOS) to Montrose (MTJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) in Montrose, United States is 11,355 kilometers (7,055 miles / 6,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 14:22 in Lagos, it's 06:22 in Montrose. With a 8-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 5,624 feet between the two airports. Montrose Regional Airport 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 Montrose (MTJ) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 71° (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 Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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