LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
5,376 km
3,340 miles
SLZ
Sao Luis
Brazil
Distance
5,376 km
3,340 mi / 2,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

LOS SLZ
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
IATA Code LOS SLZ
ICAO Code DNMM SBSL
City Lagos Sao Luis
Country Nigeria Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Fortaleza
Elevation 135 ft 178 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -2.590000, -44.230000

Lagos (LOS) to Sao Luis (SLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) in Sao Luis, Brazil is 5,376 kilometers (3,340 miles / 2,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 03:37 in Lagos, it's 23:37 in Sao Luis. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sao Luis (SLZ) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 79° (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 Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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