Lagos to Funza flights
Funza lies 8,583 km (5,333 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 45 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 | Funza | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Colombia |
| Population | 15.4 million | 116,890 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 2,548 m (8,360 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | BOG, 7 km out |
Clocks in Funza are 6 h behind Lagos right now, so a 11 h 45 min journey lands only 5 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Funza
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 Funza
Funza is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vanguardia Airport (VVC, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | 7 km (4 mi) | 12,467 ft | 8,361 ft |
| Vanguardia Airport (regional) | VVC | 90 km (56 mi) | 5,616 ft | 1,394 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Funza from Lagos?
8,583 km (5,333 mi) in a straight line, west of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Funza by air?
About 11 h 45 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 Funza?
Funza is 6 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Funza flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG); Funza also has VVC.
What currency do I need in Funza?
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.