LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
6,022 km
3,742 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
6,022 km
3,742 mi / 3,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
235°
southwest

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LOS SDU
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code LOS SDU
ICAO Code DNMM SBRJ
City Lagos Rio De Janeiro
Country Nigeria Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 135 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Lagos (LOS) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 6,022 kilometers (3,742 miles / 3,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 01:44 in Lagos, it's 21:44 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (SDU) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 63° (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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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