Nigeria
United StatesLagos (LOS) to Los Angeles (LAX) shipping route.
13,040 km by air, about 17 h in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Lagos (LOS) and Los Angeles (LAX)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Lagos (LOS)AirLos Angeles (LAX)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 13,040 km (8,102 mi) |
| Straight line | 12,419 km |
| Flight time | 17 h |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Lagos (LOS) to Los Angeles (LAX) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 13,040 km (7,041 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 12,419 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 17 h at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for LOS to LAX this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Lagos to Los Angeles saves money. The shipment crosses from Nigeria into the United States, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Lagos (LOS) in this directory, Los Angeles (LAX) is the 63rd shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Lagos: Seoul (12,980 km), Ontario (California) (12,963 km) and Shanghai (12,873 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Lagos (LOS) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
13,040 km along the flight path (12,419 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Lagos (LOS) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
About 17 h of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Los Angeles (LAX) to Lagos (LOS) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.