Lagos to Neyveli flights
Neyveli lies 8,356 km (5,192 mi) east of Lagos, +4.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 28 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 | Neyveli | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | India |
| Population | 15.4 million | 179,150 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | PNY, 52 km out |
Clocks in Neyveli are 4 h 30 min ahead of Lagos right now, so a 11 h 28 min journey lands 15 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Neyveli
Crossing from Nigeria into India: money changes from the Naira to the Rupee (INR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
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 Neyveli
Neyveli is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Pondicherry Airport (PNY), 52 km (32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pondicherry Airport (regional) | PNY | 52 km (32 mi) | 4,921 ft | 134 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,356 km (5,192 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 Neyveli from Lagos?
8,356 km (5,192 mi) in a straight line, east of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Neyveli by air?
About 11 h 28 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 Neyveli?
Neyveli is 4 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Neyveli flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Pondicherry Airport (PNY).
What currency do I need in Neyveli?
The Rupee (INR).
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.