Houston (IAH) to Lagos (LOS)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,505
miles
10,469
kilometers
5,653
nautical miles

🕐 12h 53m
Flight Time
🧭 E (80°)
Direction
🌍 +7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,505 10,408
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,505 10,408
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,505 9,758
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,505 9,758
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,505 13,010
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,505 9,758
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?

This international flight from United States to Nigeria requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The IAH to LOS route connects Houston, United States with Lagos, Nigeria. This long-haul flight covers 6,505 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 80° from Houston. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About LOS

Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 6,505 miles (10,469 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IAH to LOS typically take around 12h 53m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,505 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.