Lagos to Tucuruí flights
Tucuruí lies 6,000 km (3,728 mi) west of Lagos, -4 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 8 h 27 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 | Tucuruí | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Brazil |
| Population | 15.4 million | 115,144 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC-3 (America/Belem) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | TUR, 5 km out |
Clocks in Tucuruí are 4 h behind Lagos right now, so a 8 h 27 min journey lands only 4 h 27 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tucuruí
Crossing from Nigeria into Brazil: money changes from the Naira to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
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 Tucuruí
Tucuruí is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tucuruí Airport (TUR), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucuruí Airport (regional) | TUR | 5 km (3 mi) | 6,562 ft | 830 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 6,000 km (3,728 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 Tucuruí from Lagos?
6,000 km (3,728 mi) in a straight line, west of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Tucuruí by air?
About 8 h 27 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 Tucuruí?
Tucuruí is 4 h behind at the moment (America/Belem against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Tucuruí flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Tucuruí Airport (TUR).
What currency do I need in Tucuruí?
The Real (BRL).
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.