LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
11,702 km
7,271 miles
WTR
Whiteriver
United States
Distance
11,702 km
7,271 mi / 6,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS WTR
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Whiteriver Airport
IATA Code LOS WTR
ICAO Code DNMM KE24
City Lagos Whiteriver
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Phoenix
Elevation 135 ft 5,153 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 33.810000, -109.990000

Lagos (LOS) to Whiteriver (WTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Whiteriver Airport (WTR) in Whiteriver, United States is 11,702 kilometers (7,271 miles / 6,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 17:00 in Lagos, it's 09:00 in Whiteriver. With a 8-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 5,018 feet between the two airports. Whiteriver Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Whiteriver (WTR) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 71° (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 Whiteriver Airport (WTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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