Distance From Franklin Wilkins Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

The distance from Franklin Wilkins Airport () to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is 6049 miles or 9735 kilometers or 5253 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 Lexington ( United States ) to Lagos ( Nigeria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lexington and Lagos takes around 13 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Franklin Wilkins Airport, Lexington, United States to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria is 13 hours 54 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 • - LOS

Kilometers		9735 km
Statute Miles		6049 miles
Nautical Miles		5253 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 54 minutes

Franklin Wilkins Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport Flight Route Map - to LOS Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Lexington, United States and Lagos, Nigeria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LOS

Time difference between Lexington (United States) and Lagos (Nigeria) is 7 Hours.
Lagos time is 7 Hours ahead of Lexington.

Location	Local Time
Lexington (United States)	2025-12-05, 07:53:52 CST
Lagos (Nigeria)	2025-12-05, 14:53:52 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

Franklin Wilkins Airport ( / KM52) Lexington, United States

Destination

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