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How long is the flight from New York to Lagos?

JFKNew York
LOSLagos
Flight Time
9 h 54 min
Distance
8,454km

5,253 miles

Departure
21:47
Arrival
12:41
From

JFKNew York

John F Kennedy International Airport

Departure 21:47 · America/New_York

To

LOSLagos

Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Arrival 12:41 · Africa/Lagos

Route Details

The flight from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos covers a distance of approximately 8,454 kilometers (5,253 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 9 h 54 min, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.

Time Zone Information

Departure Time Zone
America/New_York
Arrival Time Zone
Africa/Lagos

Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from New York to Lagos?

A direct flight from New York to Lagos takes around 9 h 54 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from New York to Lagos?

The distance from New York to Lagos is about 8,454 kilometers (5,253 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from New York to Lagos?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 9 h 54 min. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.

Return Flight

Travelling the other way? Check the flight time from Lagos to New York.