LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
12,324 km
7,658 miles
RIV
Riverside
United States
Distance
12,324 km
7,658 mi / 6,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS RIV
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport March Arb Airport
IATA Code LOS RIV
ICAO Code DNMM KRIV
City Lagos Riverside
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 135 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 33.880000, -117.260000

Lagos (LOS) to Riverside (RIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States is 12,324 kilometers (7,658 miles / 6,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 23:37 in Lagos, it's 14:37 in Riverside. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,401 feet between the two airports. March Arb Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Riverside (RIV) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 66° (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 March Arb Airport (RIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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