Phnom Penh to Lagos flights
Lagos lies 11,108 km (6,902 mi) west of Phnom Penh, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 59 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.
| Phnom Penh | Lagos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Nigeria |
| Population | 1.6 million | 15.4 million |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | KTI, 23 km out | LOS, 16 km out |
Clocks in Lagos are 6 h behind Phnom Penh right now, so a 14 h 59 min journey lands only 8 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lagos
Crossing from Cambodia into Nigeria: money changes from the Riels to the Naira (NGN); sockets are BS 1363, BS 546; the dialling code becomes +234; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Airports at each end
Leaving Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Techo International Airport (KTI), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murtala Muhammed International Airport | LOS | 16 km (10 mi) | 12,794 ft | 135 ft |
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Staying in Lagos
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Common questions
How far is Lagos from Phnom Penh?
11,108 km (6,902 mi) in a straight line, west of Phnom Penh.
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Lagos by air?
About 14 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Lagos?
Lagos is 6 h behind at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Asia/Phnom_Penh).
Which airports are used for Phnom Penh to Lagos flights?
Typically Techo International Airport (KTI) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
What currency do I need in Lagos?
The Naira (NGN).
Where can I stay in Lagos?
Our booking partner lists 1,631+ places to stay in Lagos, bookable on this site.
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.