LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
8,408 km
5,225 miles
TAU
Tauramena
Colombia
Distance
8,408 km
5,225 mi / 4,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

LOS TAU
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Tauramena Airport
IATA Code LOS TAU
ICAO Code DNMM SKTA
City Lagos Tauramena
Country Nigeria Colombia
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Bogota
Elevation 135 ft 1,462 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 5.010000, -72.740000

Lagos (LOS) to Tauramena (TAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Tauramena Airport (TAU) in Tauramena, Colombia is 8,408 kilometers (5,225 miles / 4,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Colombia. 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 00:03 in Lagos, it's 18:03 in Tauramena. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,327 feet between the two airports. Tauramena Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Tauramena (TAU) 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 Tauramena Airport (TAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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