LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
12,550 km
7,798 miles
SQL
San Carlos
United States
Distance
12,550 km
7,798 mi / 6,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
316°
northwest

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LOS SQL
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport San Carlos Airport
IATA Code LOS SQL
ICAO Code DNMM KSQL
City Lagos San Carlos
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 135 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 37.510000, -122.250000

Lagos (LOS) to San Carlos (SQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 12,550 kilometers (7,798 miles / 6,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 14:15 in Lagos, it's 05:15 in San Carlos. 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 San Carlos (SQL) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 61° (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 San Carlos Airport (SQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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