LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
8,713 km
5,414 miles
OCW
Washington
United States
Distance
8,713 km
5,414 mi / 4,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
305°
northwest

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LOS OCW
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Washington-Warren Airport
IATA Code LOS OCW
ICAO Code DNMM KOCW
City Lagos Washington
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/New_York
Elevation 135 ft 37 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 35.570000, -77.050000

Lagos (LOS) to Washington (OCW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Washington-Warren Airport (OCW) in Washington, United States is 8,713 kilometers (5,414 miles / 4,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 22:12 in Lagos, it's 16:12 in Washington. 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 Washington (OCW) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 90° (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 Washington-Warren Airport (OCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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