DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
5,895 km
3,663 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
5,895 km
3,663 mi / 3,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
259°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DXB LOS
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code DXB LOS
ICAO Code OMDB DNMM
City Dubai Lagos
Country United Arab Emirates Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Lagos
Elevation 34 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 6.580000, 3.320000

Dubai (DXB) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 5,895 kilometers (3,663 miles / 3,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 259°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Arab Emirates with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:27 in Dubai, it's 09:27 in Lagos. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.