New York (LGA) to Lagos (LOS)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,253
miles
8,453
kilometers
4,564
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
5,253 8,405
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,253 8,405
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,253 7,880
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,253 7,880
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,253 10,506
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,253 7,880
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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from New York to Lagos would take approximately 11 days compared to just 10h 30m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The LGA to LOS route connects New York, United States with Lagos, Nigeria. This long-haul flight covers 5,253 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 LGA

La Guardia Airport

La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.

🛬 About LOS

Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from La Guardia Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 5,253 miles (8,453 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGA to LOS typically take around 10h 30m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,253 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.