LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
6,371 km
3,959 miles
SAO
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
6,371 km
3,959 mi / 3,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LOS SAO
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Campo de Marte Airport
IATA Code LOS SAO
ICAO Code DNMM SBMT
City Lagos Sao Paulo
Country Nigeria Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 135 ft 2,368 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -23.510000, -46.640000

Lagos (LOS) to Sao Paulo (SAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Campo de Marte Airport (SAO) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 6,371 kilometers (3,959 miles / 3,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 03:43 in Lagos, it's 23:43 in Sao Paulo. 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 2,233 feet between the two airports. Campo de Marte Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 65° (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 Campo de Marte Airport (SAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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