LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,457 km
5,876 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
9,457 km
5,876 mi / 5,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LOS WCA
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code LOS WCA
ICAO Code DNMM SCST
City Lagos Castro
Country Nigeria Chile
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Santiago
Elevation 135 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Lagos (LOS) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 9,457 kilometers (5,876 miles / 5,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 Chile. 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 14:58 in Lagos, it's 10:58 in Castro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 76° (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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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