LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,725 km
6,043 miles
RRL
Merrill
United States
Distance
9,725 km
6,043 mi / 5,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS RRL
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Merrill Municipal Airport
IATA Code LOS RRL
ICAO Code DNMM KRRL
City Lagos Merrill
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Chicago
Elevation 135 ft 1,318 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 45.200000, -89.710000

Lagos (LOS) to Merrill (RRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Merrill Municipal Airport (RRL) in Merrill, United States is 9,725 kilometers (6,043 miles / 5,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 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 17:43 in Lagos, it's 10:43 in Merrill. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,183 feet between the two airports. Merrill Municipal Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Merrill (RRL) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 83° (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 Merrill Municipal Airport (RRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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