LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
12,189 km
7,574 miles
SLE
Salem
United States
Distance
12,189 km
7,574 mi / 6,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
323°
northwest

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LOS SLE
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Mcnary Field
IATA Code LOS SLE
ICAO Code DNMM KSLE
City Lagos Salem
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 135 ft 213 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 44.910000, -123.000000

Lagos (LOS) to Salem (SLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Mcnary Field (SLE) in Salem, United States is 12,189 kilometers (7,574 miles / 6,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 17:32 in Lagos, it's 08:32 in Salem. 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.

The return flight from Salem (SLE) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 58° (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 Mcnary Field (SLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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