LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,689 km
6,021 miles
UPL
Upala
Costa Rica
Distance
9,689 km
6,021 mi / 5,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
281°
west

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LOS UPL
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Upala Airport
IATA Code LOS UPL
ICAO Code DNMM MRUP
City Lagos Upala
Country Nigeria Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 135 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 10.890000, -85.020000

Lagos (LOS) to Upala (UPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica is 9,689 kilometers (6,021 miles / 5,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 17:57 in Lagos, it's 10:57 in Upala. With a 7-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 Upala (UPL) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 84° (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 Upala Airport (UPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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