Lagos to Cité Soleil flights
Cité Soleil lies 8,279 km (5,145 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 22 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.
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| Lagos | Cité Soleil | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Haiti |
| Population | 15.4 million | 265,072 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC-4 (America/Port-au-Prince) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | PAP, 5 km out |
Clocks in Cité Soleil are 5 h behind Lagos right now, so a 11 h 22 min journey lands only 6 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cité Soleil
Crossing from Nigeria into Haiti: money changes from the Naira to the Gourde (HTG); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +509; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807.
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 Cité Soleil
Cité Soleil is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,974 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toussaint Louverture International Airport | PAP | 5 km (3 mi) | 9,974 ft | 122 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,279 km (5,145 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 Cité Soleil from Lagos?
8,279 km (5,145 mi) in a straight line, west of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Cité Soleil by air?
About 11 h 22 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 Cité Soleil?
Cité Soleil is 5 h behind at the moment (America/Port-au-Prince against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Cité Soleil flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP).
What currency do I need in Cité Soleil?
The Gourde (HTG).
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.