Lagos to El Limón flights
El Limón lies 7,811 km (4,854 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 10 h 46 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 | El Limón | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Venezuela |
| Population | 15.4 million | 148,247 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 492 m (1,614 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | VLN, 37 km out |
Clocks in El Limón are 5 h behind Lagos right now, so a 10 h 46 min journey lands only 5 h 46 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in El Limón
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 El Limón
El Limón is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturo Michelena International Airport | VLN | 37 km (23 mi) | 9,842 ft | 1,411 ft |
| Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport | CCS | 77 km (48 mi) | 11,483 ft | 234 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,811 km (4,854 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 El Limón from Lagos?
7,811 km (4,854 mi) in a straight line, west of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to El Limón by air?
About 10 h 46 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 El Limón?
El Limón is 5 h behind at the moment (America/Caracas against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to El Limón flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN); El Limón also has CCS.
What currency do I need in El Limón?
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.