Lagos to Cotabato flights
Cotabato lies 13,280 km (8,252 mi) east of Lagos, +7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 17 h 47 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 | Cotabato | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Philippines |
| Population | 15.4 million | 383,383 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | CBO, 8 km out |
Clocks in Cotabato are 7 h ahead of Lagos right now, so a 17 h 47 min journey lands 24 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cotabato
Crossing from Nigeria into Philippines: money changes from the Naira to the Peso (PHP); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +63; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q60061806.
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 Cotabato
Cotabato is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,234 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotabato (Awang) Airport (regional) | CBO | 8 km (5 mi) | 6,234 ft | 189 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 13,280 km (8,252 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 Cotabato from Lagos?
13,280 km (8,252 mi) in a straight line, east of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Cotabato by air?
About 17 h 47 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 Cotabato?
Cotabato is 7 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Manila against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Cotabato flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO).
What currency do I need in Cotabato?
The Peso (PHP).
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.