Detroit (DTW) to Lagos (LOS)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,744
miles
9,243
kilometers
4,991
nautical miles

🕐 11h 26m
Flight Time
🧭 E (87°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,744 9,190
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,744 9,190
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,744 8,616
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,744 8,616
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,744 11,488
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,744 8,616
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?

Flights between Detroit and Lagos follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to LOS route connects Detroit, United States with Lagos, Nigeria. This long-haul flight covers 5,744 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 87° from Detroit. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

🛬 About LOS

Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 5,744 miles (9,243 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DTW to LOS typically take around 11h 26m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,744 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.