Lagos to Chicago
12h 22m The flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) covers 9,620 km (5,978 miles) and takes approximately 12h 22m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 312°, passing near 32.5° N, 33.9° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 17h 29m | 17h 55m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 12h 20m | 12h 45m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 41m | 11h 07m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 11h 19m | 11h 44m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| LOS | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Murtala Muhammed International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| City | Lagos | Chicago |
| Country | Nigeria | United States |
| ICAO | DNMM | KORD |
| Coordinates | 6.5774, 3.3212 | 41.9786, -87.9048 |
| Elevation | 135 ft | 680 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Lagos to Chicago?
A non-stop flight from Lagos (LOS) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 12h 22m. The great-circle distance is 9,620 km (5,978 miles, 5,194 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 312°.
How far is Lagos from Chicago?
9,620 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,978 miles or 5,194 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between LOS and ORD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,620 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 12h 22m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.