LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
8,089 km
5,026 miles
POI
Potosi
Bolivia
Distance
8,089 km
5,026 mi / 4,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LOS POI
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
IATA Code LOS POI
ICAO Code DNMM SLPO
City Lagos Potosi
Country Nigeria Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/La_Paz
Elevation 135 ft 12,913 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -19.540000, -65.720000

Lagos (LOS) to Potosi (POI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia is 8,089 kilometers (5,026 miles / 4,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Bolivia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:58 in Lagos, it's 03:58 in Potosi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,778 feet between the two airports. Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Potosi (POI) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 76° (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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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