LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
7,273 km
4,519 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
7,273 km
4,519 mi / 3,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
230°
southwest

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LOS RIG
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code LOS RIG
ICAO Code DNMM SJRG
City Lagos Rio Grande
Country Nigeria Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 135 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -32.080000, -52.160000

Lagos (LOS) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 7,273 kilometers (4,519 miles / 3,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 Brazil. 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 12:23 in Lagos, it's 08:23 in Rio Grande. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RIG) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 64° (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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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