LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
11,057 km
6,870 miles
SHR
Sheridan
United States
Distance
11,057 km
6,870 mi / 5,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
318°
northwest

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LOS SHR
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Sheridan County Airport
IATA Code LOS SHR
ICAO Code DNMM KSHR
City Lagos Sheridan
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Denver
Elevation 135 ft 4,021 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 44.770000, -106.980000

Lagos (LOS) to Sheridan (SHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Sheridan County Airport (SHR) in Sheridan, United States is 11,057 kilometers (6,870 miles / 5,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 01:38 in Lagos, it's 17:38 in Sheridan. With a 8-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 3,886 feet between the two airports. Sheridan County Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Sheridan (SHR) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 71° (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 Sheridan County Airport (SHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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