LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
4,767 km
2,962 miles
SJZ
Velas
Portugal
Distance
4,767 km
2,962 mi / 2,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS SJZ
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Sao Jorge Airport
IATA Code LOS SJZ
ICAO Code DNMM LPSJ
City Lagos Velas
Country Nigeria Portugal
Timezone Africa/Lagos Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 135 ft 311 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 38.670000, -28.180000

Lagos (LOS) to Velas (SJZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) in Velas, Portugal is 4,767 kilometers (2,962 miles / 2,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:33 in Lagos, it's 05:33 in Velas.

The return flight from Velas (SJZ) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). 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 Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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