CYS
Cheyenne
United States
11,014 km
6,844 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
11,014 km
6,844 mi / 5,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CYS LOS
Airport Name Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code CYS LOS
ICAO Code KCYS DNMM
City Cheyenne Lagos
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Lagos
Elevation 6,160 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 41.160000, -104.810000 6.580000, 3.320000

Cheyenne (CYS) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) in Cheyenne, United States to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 11,014 kilometers (6,844 miles / 5,947 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 19:01 in Cheyenne, it's 03:01 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 6,025 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Cheyenne (CYS) follows a heading of 314° (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 Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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