LAM
Los Alamos
United States
11,308 km
7,026 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
11,308 km
7,026 mi / 6,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Denver
Heading
73°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

LAM LOS
Airport Name Los Alamos Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code LAM LOS
ICAO Code KLAM DNMM
City Los Alamos Lagos
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Lagos
Elevation 7,171 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 35.880000, -106.270000 6.580000, 3.320000

Los Alamos (LAM) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Alamos Airport (LAM) in Los Alamos, United States to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 11,308 kilometers (7,026 miles / 6,106 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 23:23 in Los Alamos, it's 06:23 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,036 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Los Alamos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Los Alamos (LAM) follows a heading of 309° (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 Los Alamos Airport (LAM) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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