LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,483 km
5,892 miles
NLE
Niles
United States
Distance
9,483 km
5,892 mi / 5,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
312°
northwest

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LOS NLE
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport
IATA Code LOS NLE
ICAO Code DNMM K3TR
City Lagos Niles
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Detroit
Elevation 135 ft 750 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 41.840000, -86.230000

Lagos (LOS) to Niles (NLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport (NLE) in Niles, United States is 9,483 kilometers (5,892 miles / 5,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 21:26 in Lagos, it's 15:26 in Niles. 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 Niles (NLE) 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 Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport (NLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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