LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
12,001 km
7,457 miles
PCO
La Ribera
Mexico
Distance
12,001 km
7,457 mi / 6,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS PCO
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Punta Colorada Airport
IATA Code LOS PCO
ICAO Code DNMM MMPL
City Lagos La Ribera
Country Nigeria Mexico
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Mazatlan
Elevation 135 ft 55 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 23.580000, -109.540000

Lagos (LOS) to La Ribera (PCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) in La Ribera, Mexico is 12,001 kilometers (7,457 miles / 6,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Mexico. 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 00:48 in Lagos, it's 16:48 in La Ribera. 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.

The return flight from La Ribera (PCO) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 74° (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 Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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