BAI
Punta Arenas
Costa Rica
9,526 km
5,919 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
9,526 km
5,919 mi / 5,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
84°
east

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BAI LOS
Airport Name Buenos Aires Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code BAI LOS
ICAO Code MRBA DNMM
City Punta Arenas Lagos
Country Costa Rica Nigeria
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Lagos
Elevation 1,214 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 9.160000, -83.330000 6.580000, 3.320000

Punta Arenas (BAI) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 9,526 kilometers (5,919 miles / 5,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Costa Rica 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 14:21 in Punta Arenas, it's 21:21 in Lagos. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,079 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Buenos Aires Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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