LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,997 km
6,212 miles
RFK
Rolling Fork
United States
Distance
9,997 km
6,212 mi / 5,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
303°
west northwest

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LOS RFK
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Rollang Field
IATA Code LOS RFK
ICAO Code DNMM 5MS1
City Lagos Rolling Fork
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Chicago
Elevation 135 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 32.950000, -90.850000

Lagos (LOS) to Rolling Fork (RFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Rollang Field (RFK) in Rolling Fork, United States is 9,997 kilometers (6,212 miles / 5,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 20:52 in Lagos, it's 13:52 in Rolling Fork. 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 Rolling Fork (RFK) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 82° (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 Rollang Field (RFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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