LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,729 km
6,045 miles
NHX
Foley
United States
Distance
9,729 km
6,045 mi / 5,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
300°
west northwest

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LOS NHX
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Barin Nolf Airport
IATA Code LOS NHX
ICAO Code DNMM KNBJ
City Lagos Foley
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Chicago
Elevation 135 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 30.390000, -87.630000

Lagos (LOS) to Foley (NHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Barin Nolf Airport (NHX) in Foley, United States is 9,729 kilometers (6,045 miles / 5,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 20:59 in Lagos, it's 13:59 in Foley. 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 Foley (NHX) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 84° (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 Barin Nolf Airport (NHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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