LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
10,690 km
6,642 miles
RFG
Refugio
United States
Distance
10,690 km
6,642 mi / 5,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
299°
west northwest

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LOS RFG
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Rooke Field
IATA Code LOS RFG
ICAO Code DNMM KRFG
City Lagos Refugio
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Chicago
Elevation 135 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 28.300000, -97.300000

Lagos (LOS) to Refugio (RFG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Rooke Field (RFG) in Refugio, United States is 10,690 kilometers (6,642 miles / 5,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 12:55 in Lagos, it's 05:55 in Refugio. 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 Refugio (RFG) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 79° (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 Rooke Field (RFG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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