CAO
Clayton
United States
11,021 km
6,848 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
11,021 km
6,848 mi / 5,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Denver
Heading
75°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

CAO LOS
Airport Name Clayton Municipal Airpark Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code CAO LOS
ICAO Code KCAO DNMM
City Clayton Lagos
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Lagos
Elevation 4,970 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 36.450000, -103.150000 6.580000, 3.320000

Clayton (CAO) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) in Clayton, United States to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 11,021 kilometers (6,848 miles / 5,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 04:55 in Clayton, it's 11:55 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 4,835 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Clayton Municipal Airpark.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Clayton (CAO) follows a heading of 309° (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 Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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