LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,405 km
5,844 miles
RGL
Rio Gallegos
Argentina
Distance
9,405 km
5,844 mi / 5,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LOS RGL
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport
IATA Code LOS RGL
ICAO Code DNMM SAWG
City Lagos Rio Gallegos
Country Nigeria Argentina
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 135 ft 61 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -51.610000, -69.310000

Lagos (LOS) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina is 9,405 kilometers (5,844 miles / 5,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:03 in Lagos, it's 09:03 in Rio Gallegos. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Gallegos (RGL) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). 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 Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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