LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
10,305 km
6,403 miles
RKR
Poteau
United States
Distance
10,305 km
6,403 mi / 5,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS RKR
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Robert S Kerr Airport
IATA Code LOS RKR
ICAO Code DNMM KRKR
City Lagos Poteau
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Chicago
Elevation 135 ft 451 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 35.020000, -94.620000

Lagos (LOS) to Poteau (RKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Robert S Kerr Airport (RKR) in Poteau, United States is 10,305 kilometers (6,403 miles / 5,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 14:40 in Lagos, it's 07:40 in Poteau. 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 Poteau (RKR) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 80° (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 Robert S Kerr Airport (RKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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