# Distance from Phoenix (AZA) to Lagos (LOS)

> 11,867 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,867 km / 7,374 mi / 6,407 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 70° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 308° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Nigeria
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 22:24 in Phoenix, it's 06:24 in Lagos)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,249 ft (LOS is lower than AZA)

## Airports

### [Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aza-phoenix-phoenix-mesa-gateway-airport/1ef266df-23ba-6746-a943-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Phoenix, United States
- ICAO: KIWA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Coordinates: 33.310000, -111.660000
- Elevation: 1,384 ft

### [Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/los-lagos-murtala-muhammed-international-airport/1ef266de-b7ed-6e78-baa4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lagos, Nigeria
- ICAO: DNMM
- Timezone: Africa/Lagos
- Coordinates: 6.580000, 3.320000
- Elevation: 135 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:24 in Phoenix, it's 06:24 in Lagos.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aza-phoenix-phoenix-mesa-gateway-airport/1ef266df-23ba-6746-a943-06bb2780ed98)
- [Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/los-lagos-murtala-muhammed-international-airport/1ef266de-b7ed-6e78-baa4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)