LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
8,659 km
5,381 miles
NHK
Patuxent River
United States
Distance
8,659 km
5,381 mi / 4,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS NHK
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Patuxent River Nas (Trapnell Field) Airport
IATA Code LOS NHK
ICAO Code DNMM KNHK
City Lagos Patuxent River
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/New_York
Elevation 135 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 38.290000, -76.410000

Lagos (LOS) to Patuxent River (NHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Patuxent River Nas (Trapnell Field) Airport (NHK) in Patuxent River, United States is 8,659 kilometers (5,381 miles / 4,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 17:57 in Lagos, it's 11:57 in Patuxent River. With a 6-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 Patuxent River (NHK) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 91° (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 Patuxent River Nas (Trapnell Field) Airport (NHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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