LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
8,564 km
5,321 miles
PHL
Philadelphia
United States
Distance
8,564 km
5,321 mi / 4,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
309°
northwest

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LOS PHL
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Philadelphia International Airport
IATA Code LOS PHL
ICAO Code DNMM KPHL
City Lagos Philadelphia
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/New_York
Elevation 135 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 39.870000, -75.240000

Lagos (LOS) to Philadelphia (PHL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in Philadelphia, United States is 8,564 kilometers (5,321 miles / 4,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 10:18 in Lagos, it's 04:18 in Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia (PHL) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 92° (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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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