BEF
Bluefileds
Nicaragua
9,541 km
5,929 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
9,541 km
5,929 mi / 5,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Managua
Heading
84°
east

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BEF LOS
Airport Name Bluefields Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code BEF LOS
ICAO Code MNBL DNMM
City Bluefileds Lagos
Country Nicaragua Nigeria
Timezone America/Managua Africa/Lagos
Elevation 20 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 11.990000, -83.770000 6.580000, 3.320000

Bluefileds (BEF) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bluefields Airport (BEF) in Bluefileds, Nicaragua to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 9,541 kilometers (5,929 miles / 5,152 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 Nicaragua 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 03:20 in Bluefileds, it's 10:20 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.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Bluefileds (BEF) follows a heading of 282° (west 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 Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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