LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
11,335 km
7,043 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
11,335 km
7,043 mi / 6,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS ZIH
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code LOS ZIH
ICAO Code DNMM MMZH
City Lagos Ixtapa
Country Nigeria Mexico
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Mexico_City
Elevation 135 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 17.600000, -101.460000

Lagos (LOS) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 11,335 kilometers (7,043 miles / 6,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Mexico. 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 19:23 in Lagos, it's 12:23 in Ixtapa. 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.

The return flight from Ixtapa (ZIH) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 79° (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 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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