Lagos to Florencia flights
Florencia lies 8,772 km (5,451 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 12 h 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 | Florencia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Colombia |
| Population | 15.4 million | 168,346 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 560 m (1,837 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | FLA, 5 km out |
Clocks in Florencia are 6 h behind Lagos right now, so a 12 h journey lands only 6 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Florencia
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 Florencia
Florencia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,921 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (regional) | FLA | 5 km (3 mi) | 4,921 ft | 803 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,772 km (5,451 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 Florencia from Lagos?
8,772 km (5,451 mi) in a straight line, west of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Florencia by air?
About 12 h, 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 Florencia?
Florencia is 6 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Florencia flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA).
What currency do I need in Florencia?
The Peso (COP).
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.