Lagos (LOS) to Philadelphia (PHL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,322
miles
8,564
kilometers
4,624
nautical miles

🕐 10h 38m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (309°)
Direction
🌍 -6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,322 8,515
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,322 8,515
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,322 7,983
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,322 7,983
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,322 10,644
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,322 7,983
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 Lagos and Philadelphia 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 LOS to PHL route connects Lagos, Nigeria with Philadelphia, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,322 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Nigeria to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 309° from Lagos. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LOS

Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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

🛬 About PHL

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves Philadelphia, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 5,322 miles (8,564 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LOS to PHL typically take around 10h 38m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,322 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.