Istanbul (IST) to Lagos (LOS)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,862

miles

4,606

kilometers

2,487

nautical miles

🕐 5h 57m

Flight Time

🧭 SW (220°)

Direction

🌍 -2h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	2,862	+1,717	4,579 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	2,862	+1,717	4,579 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	2,862	+1,431	4,293 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	2,862	+1,431	4,293 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	2,862	+2,862	5,724 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	2,862	+1,431	4,293 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 Turkey to Nigeria requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The IST to LOS route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Lagos, Nigeria. This long-haul flight covers 2,862 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Turkey to Nigeria. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 220° from Istanbul. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About LOS

Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 2,862 miles (4,606 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from IST to LOS typically take around 5h 57m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 2,862 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.