LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,137 km
5,677 miles
QCO
Colon
Cuba
Distance
9,137 km
5,677 mi / 4,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS QCO
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Colon Airport
IATA Code LOS QCO
ICAO Code DNMM MUCO
City Lagos Colon
Country Nigeria Cuba
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Havana
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 22.710000, -80.920000

Lagos (LOS) to Colon (QCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Colon Airport (QCO) in Colon, Cuba is 9,137 kilometers (5,677 miles / 4,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Cuba. 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 00:11 in Lagos, it's 18:11 in Colon. 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 Colon (QCO) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 86° (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 Colon Airport (QCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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