LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
12,359 km
7,680 miles
TIJ
Tijuana
Mexico
Distance
12,359 km
7,680 mi / 6,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS TIJ
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport
IATA Code LOS TIJ
ICAO Code DNMM MMTJ
City Lagos Tijuana
Country Nigeria Mexico
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Tijuana
Elevation 135 ft 489 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 32.540000, -116.970000

Lagos (LOS) to Tijuana (TIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) in Tijuana, Mexico is 12,359 kilometers (7,680 miles / 6,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Mexico. 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 02:28 in Lagos, it's 17:28 in Tijuana. With a 9-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 Tijuana (TIJ) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). 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 General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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