LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,605 km
5,968 miles
SYQ
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
9,605 km
5,968 mi / 5,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

LOS SYQ
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport
IATA Code LOS SYQ
ICAO Code DNMM MRPV
City Lagos San Jose
Country Nigeria Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 135 ft 3,287 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 9.960000, -84.140000

Lagos (LOS) to San Jose (SYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 9,605 kilometers (5,968 miles / 5,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 19:07 in Lagos, it's 12:07 in San Jose. 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 3,152 feet between the two airports. Tobias Bolanos International Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SYQ) 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 Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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