LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,589 km
5,958 miles
RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
Distance
9,589 km
5,958 mi / 5,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
284°
west northwest

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LOS RFS
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Rosita Airport
IATA Code LOS RFS
ICAO Code DNMM MNRT
City Lagos La Rosita
Country Nigeria Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Managua
Elevation 135 ft 193 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 13.890000, -84.410000

Lagos (LOS) to La Rosita (RFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua is 9,589 kilometers (5,958 miles / 5,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 09:54 in Lagos, it's 02:54 in La Rosita. 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 La Rosita (RFS) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 84° (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 Rosita Airport (RFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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