LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,646 km
5,994 miles
SEM
Selma
United States
Distance
9,646 km
5,994 mi / 5,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS SEM
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Craig Field
IATA Code LOS SEM
ICAO Code DNMM KSEM
City Lagos Selma
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Chicago
Elevation 135 ft 166 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 32.340000, -86.990000

Lagos (LOS) to Selma (SEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Craig Field (SEM) in Selma, United States is 9,646 kilometers (5,994 miles / 5,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 14:35 in Lagos, it's 07:35 in Selma. 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 Selma (SEM) 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 Craig Field (SEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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