LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,278 km
5,765 miles
SYP
Santiago
Panama
Distance
9,278 km
5,765 mi / 5,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
277°
west

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LOS SYP
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Ruben Cantu Airport
IATA Code LOS SYP
ICAO Code DNMM MPSA
City Lagos Santiago
Country Nigeria Panama
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Panama
Elevation 135 ft 272 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 8.090000, -80.950000

Lagos (LOS) to Santiago (SYP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) in Santiago, Panama is 9,278 kilometers (5,765 miles / 5,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Panama. 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 15:51 in Lagos, it's 09:51 in Santiago. With a 6-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 Santiago (SYP) 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 Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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