Distance From Chennai International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MAA - LOS Distance

The distance from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is 5235 miles or 8424 kilometers or 4546 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Chennai ( India ) to Lagos ( Nigeria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chennai and Lagos takes around 12 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria is 12 hours 2 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MAA - LOS

Kilometers		8424 km
Statute Miles		5235 miles
Nautical Miles		4546 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 2 minutes

Chennai International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport Flight Route Map - MAA to LOS Flight Path

Location of Chennai International Airport & Murtala Muhammed International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Chennai to Lagos nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Chennai, India and Lagos, Nigeria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MAA - LOS

Time difference between Chennai (India) and Lagos (Nigeria) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Lagos time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes behind Chennai.

Location	Local Time
Chennai (India)	2026-04-29, 20:59:36 IST
Lagos (Nigeria)	2026-04-29, 16:29:36 WAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India

Destination

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS / DNMM) Lagos, Nigeria