Lagos to Cali flights
Cali lies 8,852 km (5,500 mi) west of Lagos, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 6 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 | Cali | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Colombia |
| Population | 15.4 million | 2.4 million |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 758 m (2,487 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | CLO, 20 km out |
Clocks in Cali are 6 h behind Lagos right now, so a 12 h 6 min journey lands only 6 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cali
Crossing from Nigeria into Colombia: money changes from the Naira to the Peso (COP); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
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 Cali
Cali is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN, 68 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | CLO | 20 km (12 mi) | 9,842 ft | 3,162 ft |
| Gerardo Tobar López Airport (regional) | BUN | 68 km (42 mi) | 3,945 ft | 48 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,852 km (5,500 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Cali
Our booking partner lists 1,312+ places to stay in Cali (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 541 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (287), and 14 are five-star. Across 155 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 73,064 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cali from Lagos?
8,852 km (5,500 mi) in a straight line, west of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Cali by air?
About 12 h 6 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 Cali?
Cali is 6 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Cali flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO); Cali also has BUN.
What currency do I need in Cali?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Cali?
Our booking partner lists 1,312+ places to stay in Cali, 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.