Lagos to Atlanta (LOS–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5,838 mi airlines 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL55
DL Delta
359
10:42 AM
WAT TI
6:02 PM
EDT
12h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL54
DL Delta
359
4:23 PM
EDT TI
7:54 AM+1
WAT
10h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Lagos to Atlanta
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 5,838 mi 12h 20m nonstop -5h behind 12 1-stop hubs

LOS–ATL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 5,838 miles in approximately 12h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LOS–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 359 12h20 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LOS to ATL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LOS to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
654
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
LOS → ATL
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
Return
ATL → LOS
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Atlanta is 5 hours behind Lagos.
LOS: WAT · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lagos, it's 1:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
5,838 mi / 9,395 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 20m.
Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

LOS–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lagos to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance5,838 mi / 9,395 km
Flight time12h 20m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: LOS
IATA / ICAOLOS / DNMM
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LOS to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take approximately 12h 20m. The route covers 5,838 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from LOS to ATL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RAK, TUS, CDG, FRA, IAD, LHR, AMS, IST, GRU, DOH, JNB and ZRH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Atlanta is 5 hours behind Lagos.
Yes, return flights from ATL to LOS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 LOS to ATL

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LOS to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LOS to ATL ranges from 12 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,838 miles (9,395 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via RAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.