LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
10,989 km
6,828 miles
MLK
Malta
United States
Distance
10,989 km
6,828 mi / 5,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS MLK
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Malta Airport
IATA Code LOS MLK
ICAO Code DNMM KM75
City Lagos Malta
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Denver
Elevation 135 ft 2,254 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 48.370000, -107.920000

Lagos (LOS) to Malta (MLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Malta Airport (MLK) in Malta, United States is 10,989 kilometers (6,828 miles / 5,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 18:55 in Lagos, it's 10:55 in Malta. 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 2,119 feet between the two airports. Malta Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Malta (MLK) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 70° (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 Malta Airport (MLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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