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New York to Lagos: flight time and arrival time
Now in New York
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Now in Lagos
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Nonstop flight: about 10h · 5,247 miles · Lagos is 5 hours ahead of New York
What time will you land?
If you take off from New York at these local times, here's roughly when you'll arrive in Lagos, local time, on a nonstop flight of about 10 hours:
| Leave New York | Arrive Lagos |
|---|---|
| 6 AM | 9 PM |
| 9 AM | 12 AM +1 day |
| 12 PM | 3 AM +1 day |
| 3 PM | 6 AM +1 day |
| 6 PM | 9 AM +1 day |
| 9 PM | 12 PM +1 day |
| 11:30 PM | 2:30 PM +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 east to Lagos means "losing" 5 hours, which is usually harder on the body than flying west. For a few days before you go, try going to bed and getting up an hour earlier. On the flight, sleep if it's night-time in Lagos, and once you land get outside in the morning light.
Questions
How long is the flight from New York to Lagos?
A nonstop flight from New York to Lagos takes about 10 hours. The route covers roughly 5,247 miles (8,444 km). Flights with a stopover take longer.
If I leave New York at 6 PM, what time will I land in Lagos?
On a nonstop flight of about 10 hours, leaving New York at 6:00 PM local time gets you to Lagos at about 9 AM the next day local time, based on today's clocks.
What is the time difference between New York and Lagos?
Lagos is currently 5 hours ahead of New York.