LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
8,870 km
5,511 miles
RDU
Raleigh/Durham
United States
Distance
8,870 km
5,511 mi / 4,789 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS RDU
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Raleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA Code LOS RDU
ICAO Code DNMM KRDU
City Lagos Raleigh/Durham
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/New_York
Elevation 135 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 35.880000, -78.790000

Lagos (LOS) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in Raleigh/Durham, United States is 8,870 kilometers (5,511 miles / 4,789 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 11:21 in Lagos, it's 05:21 in Raleigh/Durham. 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 Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 89° (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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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