LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
8,738 km
5,430 miles
RIC
Richmond
United States
Distance
8,738 km
5,430 mi / 4,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS RIC
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Richmond International Airport
IATA Code LOS RIC
ICAO Code DNMM KRIC
City Lagos Richmond
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/New_York
Elevation 135 ft 168 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 37.510000, -77.320000

Lagos (LOS) to Richmond (RIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Richmond International Airport (RIC) in Richmond, United States is 8,738 kilometers (5,430 miles / 4,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 United States. 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 01:44 in Lagos, it's 19:44 in Richmond. 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 Richmond (RIC) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 90° (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 Richmond International Airport (RIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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