GUC
Gunnison
United States
11,275 km
7,006 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
11,275 km
7,006 mi / 6,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GUC LOS
Airport Name Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code GUC LOS
ICAO Code KGUC DNMM
City Gunnison Lagos
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Lagos
Elevation 7,680 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 38.530000, -106.930000 6.580000, 3.320000

Gunnison (GUC) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) in Gunnison, United States to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 11,275 kilometers (7,006 miles / 6,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 03:44 in Gunnison, it's 11:44 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 7,545 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Gunnison (GUC) follows a heading of 312° (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 Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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