Lagos to Legaspi flights
Legaspi lies 13,077 km (8,125 mi) east of Lagos, +7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 17 h 31 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 | Legaspi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Philippines |
| Population | 15.4 million | 179,481 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | DRP, 8 km out |
Clocks in Legaspi are 7 h ahead of Lagos right now, so a 17 h 31 min journey lands 24 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Legaspi
Crossing from Nigeria into Philippines: money changes from the Naira to the Peso (PHP); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +63; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q60061806.
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 Legaspi
Legaspi is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bicol International Airport (DRP), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Virac Airport (VRC, 70 km), Naga Airport (WNP, 71 km), Moises R. Espinosa Airport (MBT, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicol International Airport | DRP | 8 km (5 mi) | 8,202 ft | 319 ft |
| Virac Airport (regional) | VRC | 70 km (43 mi) | 5,118 ft | 121 ft |
| Naga Airport (regional) | WNP | 71 km (44 mi) | 4,599 ft | 142 ft |
| Moises R. Espinosa Airport (regional) | MBT | 87 km (54 mi) | 4,199 ft | 49 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 13,077 km (8,125 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 Legaspi from Lagos?
13,077 km (8,125 mi) in a straight line, east of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Legaspi by air?
About 17 h 31 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 Legaspi?
Legaspi is 7 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Manila against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Legaspi flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Bicol International Airport (DRP); Legaspi also has VRC, WNP, MBT.
What currency do I need in Legaspi?
The Peso (PHP).
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.