LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
8,514 km
5,291 miles
SMR
Santa Marta
Colombia
Distance
8,514 km
5,291 mi / 4,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

LOS SMR
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Simon Bolivar International Airport
IATA Code LOS SMR
ICAO Code DNMM SKSM
City Lagos Santa Marta
Country Nigeria Colombia
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Bogota
Elevation 135 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 11.120000, -74.230000

Lagos (LOS) to Santa Marta (SMR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) in Santa Marta, Colombia is 8,514 kilometers (5,291 miles / 4,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Colombia. 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 17:37 in Lagos, it's 11:37 in Santa Marta. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Santa Marta (SMR) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 86° (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 Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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