Lagos to New York
10h 55m The flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) covers 8,444 km (5,247 miles) and takes approximately 10h 55m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 310°, passing near 29.1° N, 29.1° 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 | 15h 21m | 15h 46m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 10h 50m | 11h 15m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 23m | 9h 48m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 9h 56m | 10h 21m |
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 | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Murtala Muhammed International Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| City | Lagos | New York |
| Country | Nigeria | United States |
| ICAO | DNMM | KJFK |
| Coordinates | 6.5774, 3.3212 | 40.6394, -73.7793 |
| Elevation | 135 ft | 13 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Lagos to New York?
A non-stop flight from Lagos (LOS) to New York (JFK) takes about 10h 55m. The great-circle distance is 8,444 km (5,247 miles, 4,560 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 310°.
How far is Lagos from New York?
8,444 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,247 miles or 4,560 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 JFK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,444 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 10h 55m 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.