Lagos (LOS) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,801
miles
12,555
kilometers
6,779
nautical miles

🕐 15h 22m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (316°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,801 12,482
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,801 12,482
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,801 11,702
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,801 11,702
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,801 15,602
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,801 11,702
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?

A round trip between Lagos and San Francisco earns you 15,602 base miles - that's 62% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LOS to SFO route connects Lagos, Nigeria with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 7,801 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 316° from Lagos. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LOS

Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 7,801 miles (12,555 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LOS to SFO typically take around 15h 22m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,801 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.