LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,723 km
6,041 miles
MSN
Madison
United States
Distance
9,723 km
6,041 mi / 5,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
313°
northwest

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LOS MSN
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Dane County Regional/Truax Field
IATA Code LOS MSN
ICAO Code DNMM KMSN
City Lagos Madison
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Chicago
Elevation 135 ft 887 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 43.140000, -89.340000

Lagos (LOS) to Madison (MSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) in Madison, United States is 9,723 kilometers (6,041 miles / 5,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 21:07 in Lagos, it's 14:07 in Madison. 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 Madison (MSN) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 83° (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 Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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