Lagos to Araure flights
Araure lies 7,992 km (4,966 mi) west of Lagos, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Lagos | Araure | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Venezuela |
| Population | 15.4 million | 181,820 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 240 m (787 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | BRM, 53 km out |
Clocks in Araure are 5 h behind Lagos right now, so a 11 h journey lands only 6 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Araure
Crossing from Nigeria into Venezuela: money changes from the Naira to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Lagos
Lagos is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,794-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Araure
Araure is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM), 53 km (33 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,350 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacinto Lara International Airport | BRM | 53 km (33 mi) | 9,350 ft | 2,042 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,992 km (4,966 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Araure from Lagos?
7,992 km (4,966 mi) in a straight line, west of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Araure by air?
About 11 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lagos and Araure?
Araure is 5 h behind at the moment (America/Caracas against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Araure flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM).
What currency do I need in Araure?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.