LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
15,413 km
9,577 miles
RCM
Richmond Airport
Australia
Distance
15,413 km
9,577 mi / 8,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LOS RCM
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Richmond Airport
IATA Code LOS RCM
ICAO Code DNMM YRMD
City Lagos N/A
Country Nigeria Australia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 135 ft 676 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -20.700000, 143.120000

Lagos (LOS) to Richmond Airport (RCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Richmond Airport (RCM) in Richmond Airport, Australia is 15,413 kilometers (9,577 miles / 8,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:52 in Lagos, it's 06:52 in Richmond Airport. With a 9-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 Richmond Airport (RCM) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). 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 Richmond Airport (RCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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