Atlanta (ATL) to Lagos (LOS)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,838
miles
9,395
kilometers
5,073
nautical miles

🕐 11h 37m
Flight Time
🧭 E (86°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,838 9,341
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,838 9,341
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,838 8,757
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,838 8,757
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,838 11,676
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,838 8,757
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Atlanta and Lagos earns you 11,676 base miles - that's 47% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The ATL to LOS route connects Atlanta, United States with Lagos, Nigeria. This long-haul flight covers 5,838 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Nigeria. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 86° from Atlanta. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ATL

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) serves Atlanta, United States.

🛬 About LOS

Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) serves Lagos, Nigeria.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 5,838 miles (9,395 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATL to LOS typically take around 11h 37m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,838 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.