LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,654 km
5,999 miles
LSL
Los Chiles
Costa Rica
Distance
9,654 km
5,999 mi / 5,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
281°
west

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LOS LSL
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Los Chiles Airport
IATA Code LOS LSL
ICAO Code DNMM MRLC
City Lagos Los Chiles
Country Nigeria Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 135 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 11.040000, -84.710000

Lagos (LOS) to Los Chiles (LSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Los Chiles Airport (LSL) in Los Chiles, Costa Rica is 9,654 kilometers (5,999 miles / 5,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 21:19 in Lagos, it's 14:19 in Los Chiles. 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 Los Chiles (LSL) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 84° (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 Los Chiles Airport (LSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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