Lagos to Chalco flights
Chalco lies 11,048 km (6,865 mi) west of Lagos, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 55 min 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 | Chalco | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Mexico |
| Population | 15.4 million | 168,720 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 2,245 m (7,365 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | MEX, 27 km out |
Clocks in Chalco are 7 h behind Lagos right now, so a 14 h 55 min journey lands only 7 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chalco
Crossing from Nigeria into Mexico: money changes from the Naira to the Peso (MXN); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is 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 Chalco
Chalco is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 12,966-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU, 55 km), Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 56 km), Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | MEX | 27 km (17 mi) | 12,966 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport | NLU | 55 km (34 mi) | 14,764 ft | 7,369 ft |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | 56 km (35 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,361 ft |
| Adolfo López Mateos International Airport | TLC | 71 km (44 mi) | 13,780 ft | 8,466 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chalco from Lagos?
11,048 km (6,865 mi) in a straight line, west of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Chalco by air?
About 14 h 55 min, 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 Chalco?
Chalco is 7 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Chalco flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX); Chalco also has NLU, PBC, TLC.
What currency do I need in Chalco?
The Peso (MXN).
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.