New York (JFK) to Lagos (LOS)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,247
miles
8,444
kilometers
4,560
nautical miles

🕐 10h 30m
Flight Time
🧭 E (93°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,247 8,395
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,247 8,395
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,247 7,871
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,247 7,871
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,247 10,494
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,247 7,871
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 New York 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 JFK to LOS route connects New York, United States with Lagos, Nigeria. This long-haul flight covers 5,247 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 93° from New York. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

🛬 About LOS

Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 5,247 miles (8,444 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JFK to LOS typically take around 10h 30m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,247 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.