Lagos to Cúcuta flights
Cúcuta lies 8,363 km (5,197 mi) west of Lagos, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 28 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 | Cúcuta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Colombia |
| Population | 15.4 million | 777,106 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 298 m (978 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | CUC, 2 km out |
Clocks in Cúcuta are 6 h behind Lagos right now, so a 11 h 28 min journey lands only 5 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cúcuta
Crossing from Nigeria into Colombia: money changes from the Naira to the Peso (COP); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
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 Cúcuta
Cúcuta is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,700 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ, 10 km), Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (STD, 64 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camilo Daza International Airport (regional) | CUC | 2 km (1 mi) | 7,700 ft | 1,096 ft |
| Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (regional) | SVZ | 10 km (6 mi) | 6,135 ft | 1,312 ft |
| Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (regional) | STD | 64 km (40 mi) | 9,990 ft | 1,083 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,363 km (5,197 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Cúcuta
Our booking partner lists 127 places to stay in Cúcuta. Of the 52 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (31), and 1 are five-star. Across 31 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 20,243 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cúcuta from Lagos?
8,363 km (5,197 mi) in a straight line, west of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Cúcuta by air?
About 11 h 28 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 Cúcuta?
Cúcuta is 6 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Cúcuta flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC); Cúcuta also has SVZ, STD.
What currency do I need in Cúcuta?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Cúcuta?
Our booking partner lists 127 places to stay in Cúcuta, bookable on this site.
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.