MCO
Orlando
United States
9,804 km
6,092 miles
MIU
Maiduguri
Nigeria
Distance
9,804 km
6,092 mi / 5,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MCO MIU
Airport Name Orlando International Airport Maiduguri International Airport
IATA Code MCO MIU
ICAO Code KMCO DNMA
City Orlando Maiduguri
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lagos
Elevation 96 ft 1,099 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, -81.310000 11.860000, 13.080000

Orlando (MCO) to Maiduguri (MIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States to Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) in Maiduguri, Nigeria is 9,804 kilometers (6,092 miles / 5,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 United States with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:26 in Orlando, it's 10:26 in Maiduguri. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,003 feet between the two airports. Maiduguri International Airport sits higher than Orlando International Airport.

The return flight from Maiduguri (MIU) to Orlando (MCO) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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