LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
8,966 km
5,571 miles
PLP
La Palma
Panama
Distance
8,966 km
5,571 mi / 4,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

LOS PLP
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport
IATA Code LOS PLP
ICAO Code DNMM MPLP
City Lagos La Palma
Country Nigeria Panama
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Panama
Elevation 135 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 8.410000, -78.140000

Lagos (LOS) to La Palma (PLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) in La Palma, Panama is 8,966 kilometers (5,571 miles / 4,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Panama. 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 09:30 in Lagos, it's 03:30 in La Palma. 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 La Palma (PLP) 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 Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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