COS
Colorado Springs
United States
11,081 km
6,885 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
11,081 km
6,885 mi / 5,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
73°
east northeast

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COS LOS
Airport Name City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code COS LOS
ICAO Code KCOS DNMM
City Colorado Springs Lagos
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Lagos
Elevation 6,187 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 38.810000, -104.700000 6.580000, 3.320000

Colorado Springs (COS) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 11,081 kilometers (6,885 miles / 5,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 01:41 in Colorado Springs, it's 09:41 in Lagos. With a 8-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 6,052 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Colorado Springs (COS) follows a heading of 311° (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 City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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