LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,460 km
5,878 miles
LSF
Fort Moore (Columbus)
United States
Distance
9,460 km
5,878 mi / 5,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS LSF
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport
IATA Code LOS LSF
ICAO Code DNMM KLSF
City Lagos Fort Moore (Columbus)
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/New_York
Elevation 135 ft 227 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 32.300000, -85.000000

Lagos (LOS) to Fort Moore (Columbus) (LSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport (LSF) in Fort Moore (Columbus), United States is 9,460 kilometers (5,878 miles / 5,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Nigeria with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:07 in Lagos, it's 03:07 in Fort Moore (Columbus). With a 6-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 Fort Moore (Columbus) (LSF) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport (LSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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