LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,543 km
5,930 miles
PMZ
Palmar Sur
Costa Rica
Distance
9,543 km
5,930 mi / 5,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

LOS PMZ
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Palmar Sur Airport
IATA Code LOS PMZ
ICAO Code DNMM MRPM
City Lagos Palmar Sur
Country Nigeria Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 135 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 8.950000, -83.470000

Lagos (LOS) to Palmar Sur (PMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) in Palmar Sur, Costa Rica is 9,543 kilometers (5,930 miles / 5,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 01:29 in Lagos, it's 18:29 in Palmar Sur. 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 Palmar Sur (PMZ) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 84° (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 Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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