Distance From Nelson Airfield to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

The distance from Nelson Airfield () to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is 6125 miles or 9856 kilometers or 5319 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 Memphis ( United States ) to Lagos ( Nigeria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Memphis and Lagos takes around 14 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nelson Airfield, Memphis, United States to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria is 14 hours 4 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		9856 km
Statute Miles		6125 miles
Nautical Miles		5319 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 4 minutes

Nelson Airfield to Murtala Muhammed International Airport Flight Route Map - to LOS Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LOS

Time difference between Memphis (United States) and Lagos (Nigeria) is 6 Hours.
Lagos time is 6 Hours ahead of Memphis.

Location	Local Time
Memphis (United States)	2026-09-14, 23:42:22 CDT
Lagos (Nigeria)	2026-09-15, 05:42:22 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

Nelson Airfield ( / TN99) Memphis, United States

Destination

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