LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
6,075 km
3,775 miles
SNZ
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
6,075 km
3,775 mi / 3,280 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LOS SNZ
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code LOS SNZ
ICAO Code DNMM SBSC
City Lagos Rio De Janeiro
Country Nigeria Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 135 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -22.930000, -43.720000

Lagos (LOS) to Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 6,075 kilometers (3,775 miles / 3,280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:46 in Lagos, it's 09:46 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 63° (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 Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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