Germany
NigeriaLeipzig (LEJ) to Lagos (LOS) shipping route.
5,306 km by air, about 7 h 24 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Leipzig (LEJ) and Lagos (LOS)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Leipzig (LEJ)AirLagos (LOS)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 5,306 km (3,297 mi) |
| Straight line | 5,054 km |
| Flight time | 7 h 24 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Leipzig (LEJ) to Lagos (LOS) shipping route by air
Air cargo from LEJ to LOS flies about 5,306 km, south from Leipzig (LEJ), Germany to Lagos (LOS), Nigeria. On a straight great circle the airports are 5,054 km apart.
Flight time is about 7 h 24 min at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. 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 LEJ to LOS 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 Leipzig to Lagos saves money. The shipment crosses from Germany into Nigeria, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Leipzig (LEJ) in this directory, Lagos (LOS) is the 20th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Leipzig: Abu Dhabi (4,909 km), Dubai (4,885 km) and Doha (4,633 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Leipzig (LEJ) to Lagos (LOS)?
5,306 km along the flight path (5,054 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Leipzig (LEJ) to Lagos (LOS)?
About 7 h 24 min 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 Lagos (LOS) to Leipzig (LEJ) 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.