Lagos to Acapulco de Juárez flights
Acapulco de Juárez lies 11,201 km (6,960 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 15 h 7 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.
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| Lagos | Acapulco de Juárez | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Mexico |
| Population | 15.4 million | 658,609 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | ACA, 20 km out |
Clocks in Acapulco de Juárez are 7 h behind Lagos right now, so a 15 h 7 min journey lands only 8 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Acapulco de Juárez
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 Acapulco de Juárez
Acapulco de Juárez is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 10,832-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport | ACA | 20 km (12 mi) | 10,832 ft | 16 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Acapulco de Juárez from Lagos?
11,201 km (6,960 mi) in a straight line, west of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Acapulco de Juárez by air?
About 15 h 7 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 Acapulco de Juárez?
Acapulco de Juárez is 7 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Acapulco de Juárez flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA).
What currency do I need in Acapulco de Juárez?
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.