Lagos to Oaxaca flights
Oaxaca lies 10,863 km (6,750 mi) west of Lagos, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 41 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 | Oaxaca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Mexico |
| Population | 15.4 million | 255,029 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 1,571 m (5,154 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | OAX, 7 km out |
Clocks in Oaxaca are 7 h behind Lagos right now, so a 14 h 41 min journey lands only 7 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Oaxaca
Crossing from Nigeria into Mexico: money changes from the Naira to the Peso (MXN); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Oaxaca
Oaxaca is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,038 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xoxocotlán International Airport | OAX | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,038 ft | 4,989 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 10,863 km (6,750 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 Oaxaca from Lagos?
10,863 km (6,750 mi) in a straight line, west of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Oaxaca by air?
About 14 h 41 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 Oaxaca?
Oaxaca is 7 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Oaxaca flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX).
What currency do I need in Oaxaca?
The Peso (MXN).
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.