LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
8,836 km
5,490 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
8,836 km
5,490 mi / 4,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
347°
north northwest

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LOS THU
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code LOS THU
ICAO Code DNMM BGTL
City Lagos Thule
Country Nigeria Greenland
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Thule
Elevation 135 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 76.530000, -68.700000

Lagos (LOS) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 8,836 kilometers (5,490 miles / 4,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Greenland. 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 13:43 in Lagos, it's 08:43 in Thule. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Thule (THU) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 106° (east 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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