LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
5,867 km
3,645 miles
MEA
Macae
Brazil
Distance
5,867 km
3,645 mi / 3,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LOS MEA
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Macae Airport
IATA Code LOS MEA
ICAO Code DNMM SBME
City Lagos Macae
Country Nigeria Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 135 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -22.340000, -41.770000

Lagos (LOS) to Macae (MEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Macae Airport (MEA) in Macae, Brazil is 5,867 kilometers (3,645 miles / 3,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:44 in Lagos, it's 22:44 in Macae. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Macae (MEA) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 62° (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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Macae Airport (MEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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