Distance From Groom Mine Airstrip to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

The distance from Groom Mine Airstrip () to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is 7486 miles or 12047 kilometers or 6501 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 Mercury ( United States ) to Lagos ( Nigeria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mercury and Lagos takes around 17 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Groom Mine Airstrip, Mercury, United States to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria is 17 hours 12 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		12047 km
Statute Miles		7486 miles
Nautical Miles		6501 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 12 minutes

Groom Mine Airstrip to Murtala Muhammed International Airport Flight Route Map - to LOS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Mercury, United States and Lagos, Nigeria. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LOS

Time difference between Mercury (United States) and Lagos (Nigeria) is 8 Hours.
Lagos time is 8 Hours ahead of Mercury.

Location	Local Time
Mercury (United States)	2026-05-05, 02:11:09 PDT
Lagos (Nigeria)	2026-05-05, 10:11:09 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

Groom Mine Airstrip ( / ) Mercury, United States

Destination

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