LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
11,180 km
6,947 miles
SLP
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Distance
11,180 km
6,947 mi / 6,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS SLP
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Ponciano Arriaga International Airport
IATA Code LOS SLP
ICAO Code DNMM MMSP
City Lagos San Luis Potosi
Country Nigeria Mexico
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Mexico_City
Elevation 135 ft 6,035 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 22.250000, -100.930000

Lagos (LOS) to San Luis Potosi (SLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) in San Luis Potosi, Mexico is 11,180 kilometers (6,947 miles / 6,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Mexico. 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 14:04 in Lagos, it's 07:04 in San Luis Potosi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,900 feet between the two airports. Ponciano Arriaga International Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 78° (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 Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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