United States
NigeriaLos Angeles (LAX) to Lagos (LOS) shipping route.
13,040 km by air, about 17 h in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Los Angeles (LAX) and Lagos (LOS)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Los Angeles (LAX)AirLagos (LOS)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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Lagos (LOS) shipping route by air
Los Angeles to Lagos by air: flight distance 13,040 km, heading north east from the United States to Nigeria. The shortest line over the globe is 12,419 km, and real airways add the rest.
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 LAX 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 Los Angeles to Lagos saves money. The shipment crosses from the United States into Nigeria, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 68 routes from Los Angeles (LAX) in this directory, Lagos (LOS) is the 50th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Los Angeles: Hanoi (12,915 km), Cairo (12,830 km) and Sydney (12,664 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Lagos (LOS)?
13,040 km along the flight path (12,419 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Los Angeles (LAX) to Lagos (LOS)?
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 Lagos (LOS) to Los Angeles (LAX) 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.