Distance From Sacramento International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, SMF - LOS Distance

The distance from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is 7728 miles or 12437 kilometers or 6711 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 Sacramento ( United States ) to Lagos ( Nigeria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sacramento and Lagos takes around 17 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento, United States to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria is 17 hours 46 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 • SMF - LOS

Kilometers		12437 km
Statute Miles		7728 miles
Nautical Miles		6711 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 46 minutes

Sacramento International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport Flight Route Map - SMF to LOS Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMF - LOS

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

Location	Local Time
Sacramento (United States)	2026-05-04, 11:04:41 PDT
Lagos (Nigeria)	2026-05-04, 19:04:41 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

Sacramento International Airport (SMF / KSMF) Sacramento, United States

Destination

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