DCU
Decatur
United States
9,617 km
5,976 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
9,617 km
5,976 mi / 5,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
84°
east

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DCU LOS
Airport Name Pryor Field Regional Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code DCU LOS
ICAO Code KDCU DNMM
City Decatur Lagos
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Lagos
Elevation 592 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 34.650000, -86.950000 6.580000, 3.320000

Decatur (DCU) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) in Decatur, United States to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 9,617 kilometers (5,976 miles / 5,193 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 09:14 in Decatur, it's 16:14 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 Decatur (DCU) follows a heading of 304° (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 Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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