LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
12,048 km
7,486 miles
NIB
Nikolai
United States
Distance
12,048 km
7,486 mi / 6,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
350°
north

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LOS NIB
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Nikolai Airport
IATA Code LOS NIB
ICAO Code DNMM PAFS
City Lagos Nikolai
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Anchorage
Elevation 135 ft 447 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 63.020000, -154.360000

Lagos (LOS) to Nikolai (NIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Nikolai Airport (NIB) in Nikolai, United States is 12,048 kilometers (7,486 miles / 6,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 16:03 in Lagos, it's 06:03 in Nikolai. 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 Nikolai (NIB) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 23° (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 Nikolai Airport (NIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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