LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,038 km
5,616 miles
SNU
Santa Clara
Cuba
Distance
9,038 km
5,616 mi / 4,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
292°
west northwest

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LOS SNU
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Abel Santamaria Airport
IATA Code LOS SNU
ICAO Code DNMM MUSC
City Lagos Santa Clara
Country Nigeria Cuba
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Havana
Elevation 135 ft 338 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 22.490000, -79.940000

Lagos (LOS) to Santa Clara (SNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Abel Santamaria Airport (SNU) in Santa Clara, Cuba is 9,038 kilometers (5,616 miles / 4,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Cuba. 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 12:35 in Lagos, it's 06:35 in Santa Clara. 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 Clara (SNU) 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 Abel Santamaria Airport (SNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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