BFM
Mobile
United States
9,768 km
6,069 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
9,768 km
6,069 mi / 5,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
84°
east

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BFM LOS
Airport Name Mobile International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code BFM LOS
ICAO Code KBFM DNMM
City Mobile Lagos
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Lagos
Elevation 26 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 30.630000, -88.070000 6.580000, 3.320000

Mobile (BFM) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mobile International Airport (BFM) in Mobile, United States to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 9,768 kilometers (6,069 miles / 5,274 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 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 12:22 in Mobile, it's 19:22 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 Mobile (BFM) follows a heading of 301° (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 Mobile International Airport (BFM) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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