ALB
Albany
United States
8,461 km
5,257 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
8,461 km
5,257 mi / 4,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
94°
east

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ALB LOS
Airport Name Albany International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code ALB LOS
ICAO Code KALB DNMM
City Albany Lagos
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lagos
Elevation 285 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 42.750000, -73.800000 6.580000, 3.320000

Albany (ALB) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albany International Airport (ALB) in Albany, United States to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 8,461 kilometers (5,257 miles / 4,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 United States with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:51 in Albany, it's 06:51 in Lagos. 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 Lagos (LOS) to Albany (ALB) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Albany International Airport (ALB) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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