LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,564 km
5,943 miles
MQY
Smyrna
United States
Distance
9,564 km
5,943 mi / 5,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
306°
northwest

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LOS MQY
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Smyrna Airport
IATA Code LOS MQY
ICAO Code DNMM KMQY
City Lagos Smyrna
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Chicago
Elevation 135 ft 543 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 36.010000, -86.520000

Lagos (LOS) to Smyrna (MQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Smyrna Airport (MQY) in Smyrna, United States is 9,564 kilometers (5,943 miles / 5,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 08:01 in Lagos, it's 01:01 in Smyrna. 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 Smyrna (MQY) 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 Smyrna Airport (MQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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