Lagos to Jimeta flights
Jimeta lies 1,046 km (650 mi) east of Lagos, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 5 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 | Jimeta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 15.4 million | 248,148 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 172 m (564 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | YOL, 4 km out |
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 Jimeta
Jimeta is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yola Airport (YOL), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,840 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yola Airport (regional) | YOL | 4 km (2 mi) | 9,840 ft | 599 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Jimeta from Lagos?
1,046 km (650 mi) in a straight line, east of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Jimeta by air?
About 2 h 5 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 Jimeta?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Which airports are used for Lagos to Jimeta flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Yola Airport (YOL).
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.