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Lagos to New York: flight time and arrival time
Now in Lagos
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Now in New York
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Nonstop flight: about 11h 15m · 5,247 miles · New York is 5 hours behind Lagos
What time will you land?
If you take off from Lagos at these local times, here's roughly when you'll arrive in New York, local time, on a nonstop flight of about 11 hours 15 minutes:
| Leave Lagos | Arrive New York |
|---|---|
| 6 AM | 12:15 PM |
| 9 AM | 3:15 PM |
| 12 PM | 6:15 PM |
| 3 PM | 9:15 PM |
| 6 PM | 12:15 AM +1 day |
| 9 PM | 3:15 AM +1 day |
| 11:30 PM | 5:45 AM +1 day |
Based on today's clocks (Monday, October 12, 2026) and an estimated flight time worked out from the distance. Use your ticket's exact times for the most accurate answer.
Jet lag
Flying west to New York means your day stretches by 5 hours, which most people find easier than flying east. Try to stay awake until a normal local bedtime on arrival, and get some evening light to help your body clock shift later.
Questions
How long is the flight from Lagos to New York?
A nonstop flight from Lagos to New York takes about 11 hours 15 minutes. The route covers roughly 5,247 miles (8,444 km). Flights with a stopover take longer.
If I leave Lagos at 6 PM, what time will I land in New York?
On a nonstop flight of about 11 hours 15 minutes, leaving Lagos at 6:00 PM local time gets you to New York at about 12:15 AM the next day local time, based on today's clocks.
What is the time difference between Lagos and New York?
New York is currently 5 hours behind Lagos.