LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,362 km
5,817 miles
SYV
Sylvester
United States
Distance
9,362 km
5,817 mi / 5,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS SYV
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Sylvester Airport
IATA Code LOS SYV
ICAO Code DNMM KSYV
City Lagos Sylvester
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/New_York
Elevation 135 ft 403 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 31.560000, -83.890000

Lagos (LOS) to Sylvester (SYV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Sylvester Airport (SYV) in Sylvester, United States is 9,362 kilometers (5,817 miles / 5,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 01:07 in Lagos, it's 19:07 in Sylvester. 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 Sylvester (SYV) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 86° (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 Sylvester Airport (SYV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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