LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,278 km
5,765 miles
ROY
Rio Mayo
Argentina
Distance
9,278 km
5,765 mi / 5,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
222°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LOS ROY
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Rio Mayo Airport
IATA Code LOS ROY
ICAO Code DNMM SAWM
City Lagos Rio Mayo
Country Nigeria Argentina
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Argentina/Catamarca
Elevation 135 ft 1,784 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -45.700000, -70.250000

Lagos (LOS) to Rio Mayo (ROY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Rio Mayo Airport (ROY) in Rio Mayo, Argentina is 9,278 kilometers (5,765 miles / 5,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 Argentina. 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 18:52 in Lagos, it's 14:52 in Rio Mayo. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,649 feet between the two airports. Rio Mayo Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Mayo (ROY) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 74° (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 Mayo Airport (ROY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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