Newark to Lagos (EWR–LOS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5,268 mi airlines charter/private
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LFW Lomé 13h 30m ET ETKQ Lomé (LFW) to Lagos flights
IAD Dulles 13h 39m AVAZEJA UA Dulles (IAD) to Lagos flights
LHR London 15h 2m ACAYBA AYBAVS London (LHR) to Lagos flights
ATL Atlanta 15h 24m ACAFAM DL Atlanta (ATL) to Lagos flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 16h 40m LHOSSN LHLXSN Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Lagos flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 17h 15m AFKLLX AFKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Lagos flights
IST Istanbul 17h 25m TK TK Istanbul (IST) to Lagos flights
CAI Cairo 17h 53m MS MS Cairo (CAI) to Lagos flights
AMS Amsterdam 21h 29m ACLXOS KL Amsterdam (AMS) to Lagos flights
JNB Johannesburg 40h 35m UA EKSA Johannesburg (JNB) to Lagos flights
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Newark to Lagos
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
5,268 mi 9h 18m nonstop +5h ahead

EWR–LOS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to LOS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
902
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
EWR → LOS
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Return
LOS → EWR
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Lagos is 5 hours ahead of Newark.
EWR: EDT · LOS: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 11:00 PM in Lagos.
Distance & Flight Time
5,268 mi / 8,478 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 18m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders need a visa to enter Nigeria. Apply for the eVisa at portal.immigration.gov.ng. The single-entry tourist eVisa costs $160 and allows stays up to 30 days. Processing takes 5 to 10 working days. Upload a passport scan, a recent photo, a round-trip itinerary, proof of accommodation, bank statements from the last 3 months, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least 2 blank pages.

Nigeria does not issue visas on arrival for US citizens. The eVisa must be approved before boarding. At Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos or Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, immigration checks your eVisa approval, yellow fever certificate, and captures biometrics. The yellow fever vaccine is mandatory with no exceptions. For stays beyond 30 days, apply for an extension at the Nigeria Immigration Service. Nigeria is Africa's most populous country (about 230 million) with Lagos as its commercial capital and Abuja as the administrative capital.

Direct flights from New York JFK to Lagos run about 11 hours on Delta. Houston (IAH) to LOS runs about 12 hours on United. Washington Dulles also has connecting options through Accra or Addis Ababa. Nigeria uses the Nigerian naira (NGN), trading at roughly 1,600 NGN per $1. The official rate and parallel market rate can differ. ATMs dispense naira with withdrawal limits of NGN 20,000 to NGN 40,000 per transaction. Card payments work at hotels, malls, and larger restaurants. Bolt and Uber operate in Lagos and Abuja. Danfo (yellow minibuses) and BRT buses cover Lagos routes for NGN 200 to NGN 700 ($0.13 to $0.44). Traffic in Lagos is notoriously intense: the Third Mainland Bridge can take 30 minutes or 3 hours depending on the time of day.

Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

EWR–LOS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Lagos route.
Route details
Distance5,268 mi / 8,478 km
Flight time9h 18m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: LOS
IATA / ICAOLOS / DNMM
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to LOS flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport take about 9h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 5,268 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lomé–Tokoin, Washington Dulles and London Heathrow.
Lagos is 5 hours ahead of Newark.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from EWR to LOS

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

EWR to LOS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to LOS is about 9 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,268 miles (8,478 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lomé–Tokoin, Washington Dulles and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.