LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
8,924 km
5,545 miles
MXE
Maxton
United States
Distance
8,924 km
5,545 mi / 4,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS MXE
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Laurinburg/Maxton Airport
IATA Code LOS MXE
ICAO Code DNMM KMEB
City Lagos Maxton
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/New_York
Elevation 135 ft 216 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 34.790000, -79.370000

Lagos (LOS) to Maxton (MXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Laurinburg/Maxton Airport (MXE) in Maxton, United States is 8,924 kilometers (5,545 miles / 4,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 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 23:12 in Lagos, it's 17:12 in Maxton. With a 6-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 Maxton (MXE) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 89° (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 Laurinburg/Maxton Airport (MXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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