Lagos to Iquitos flights
Iquitos lies 8,584 km (5,334 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 | Iquitos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Peru |
| Population | 15.4 million | 377,609 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 107 m (351 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | IQT, 7 km out |
Clocks in Iquitos 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 Iquitos
Crossing from Nigeria into Peru: money changes from the Naira to the Sol (PEN); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
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 Iquitos
Iquitos is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport | IQT | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,202 ft | 306 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,584 km (5,334 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 Iquitos from Lagos?
8,584 km (5,334 mi) in a straight line, west of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Iquitos 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 Iquitos?
Iquitos is 6 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Iquitos flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT).
What currency do I need in Iquitos?
The Sol (PEN).
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.